Piping Superintendent

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC•Hoover, AL

About The Position

The Piping Superintendent plans, coordinates, and executes piping construction activities for Quanta Power Solutions power generation projects. The role provides field leadership for aboveground and belowground piping systems and ensures work is performed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications, quality requirements, and customer expectations.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in industrial piping construction, power generation, refinery, petrochemical, heavy industrial, or related construction projects.
Leadership experience as a Superintendent, General Foreman, or Foreman overseeing piping construction operations on union projects.
Strong knowledge of piping installation methods, welding processes, rigging practices, and field construction techniques.
Experience installing carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, HDPE, PVC, fiberglass, and other piping systems.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, specifications, spool drawings, and project schedules.
Competence with cranes, rigging, and heavy lifts associated with piping construction.
Strong understanding of quality control requirements, testing procedures, and turnover documentation.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Excellent communication, leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 certification.
Experience with Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant construction.
Experience with simple-cycle or thermal power generation projects.
Experience with large-bore process piping installation.
Experience with high-energy piping systems.
Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping code applications.
Experience with pressure testing, flushing, and system commissioning support.
Experience with large-scale EPC power projects.
Experience managing union craft labor.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee piping installation activities from material receipt through testing and system turnover.
Directly supervise union foremen, craft labor, equipment operators, and subcontractors to ensure safe and productive work execution.
Enforce safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements and champion the company’s safety culture.
Plan and coordinate piping installation activities, including fit-up, welding, rigging, setting, testing, inspections, and turnover.
Manage installation of process, utility, cooling water, fire protection, fuel gas, condensate, and other plant piping systems.
Ensure piping installations meet project drawings, specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
Coordinate with civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, and startup teams.
Monitor manpower, equipment utilization, productivity, and material deliveries to maintain schedule and budget targets.
Identify and resolve field conflicts, constructability issues, and installation challenges.
Oversee hydrostatic and pneumatic testing, flushing, cleaning, inspections, and turnover activities.
Conduct safety meetings, jobsite inspections, and field audits.
Track project progress and address schedule impacts, labor challenges, and productivity concerns.
Maintain accurate reporting on labor, production, and project milestones.
Foster teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.