Rotating Equipment Superintendent

Kiewit•Monroe, LA

About The Position

As a Rotating Equipment Superintendent, you will provide field leadership for the installation, alignment, assembly, and execution of major rotating and centerline equipment on power generation projects. You will oversee General Foremen, Foremen, and craft personnel while coordinating closely with project management, engineering, quality, equipment manufacturers, and Technical Field Representatives. The role is responsible for safely executing assigned scopes while maintaining schedule, cost, quality, and productivity objectives. Equipment may include combustion turbines, steam turbines, turbine generators, and associated rotating and centerline equipment. The position requires hands-on knowledge of precision millwright work, equipment alignment, rigging and erection practices, and OEM installation requirements. It serves as a key field interface between TIC Power, the client, engineering teams, and major equipment suppliers throughout installation and turnover. TIC Power, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, provides direct-hire construction services for power generation using a non-union craft force. It constructs cogeneration, combined-cycle, geothermal, and waste-to-energy generation and resource facilities, and builds major EPC power plant projects throughout North America. The role may be based at various locations and requires travel and relocation to project locations as needed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in precision millwright and/or rotating equipment scopes.
At least 3 years in a Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent, or comparable field leadership position on power generation projects.
Hands-on experience with major rotating equipment installation.
Strong working knowledge of precision alignment techniques, measurement instrumentation, and specialized tooling used for rotating equipment installation.
Working knowledge of equipment installation tolerances, OEM specifications, erection manuals, drawings, inspection requirements, and quality documentation.
Demonstrated commitment to personnel safety and compliance with applicable OSHA, TIC/Kiewit, project, and industry requirements.
Strong understanding of construction planning, field execution, quality control, productivity, and schedule management.
Ability to coordinate across multiple construction disciplines and resolve field interface issues.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with project teams to develop timely solutions.
Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to learn and effectively use Kiewit/TIC policies, procedures, processes, and software applications.
Ability and willingness to travel and relocate to project locations as required.
Ability to work productively, meet deadlines, communicate and interact professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Experience installing combustion turbines, combustion turbine generators, steam turbines, steam turbine generators, or other major power-generation rotating or centerline equipment.
Experience with major OEM equipment such as Mitsubishi, GE, Siemens, or Alstom.
Rigging and lifting experience associated with major equipment installation.

Responsibilities

Provide overall field leadership for the installation, assembly, alignment, and execution of rotating and centerline equipment on power generation projects.
Plan, schedule, coordinate, and supervise field operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Direct and support General Foremen, Foremen, millwrights, and other craft personnel responsible for rotating equipment installation.
Coordinate with other superintendents, disciplines, subcontractors, and project teams to sequence work efficiently and manage scope interfaces.
Interface with OEM representatives and Technical Field Representatives during installation, alignment, inspection, testing, and turnover.
Ensure equipment is installed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, erection manuals, approved procedures, manufacturer requirements, and required tolerances.
Oversee precision alignment activities and proper use of instrumentation, tooling, and measurement methods.
Work with quality personnel to verify, document, and maintain installation requirements and OEM tolerances.
Review construction drawings, equipment documentation, specifications, installation procedures, and work packages before execution.
Monitor field productivity and provide input for progress, scheduling, forecasting, and cost updates.
Identify field constraints, installation conflicts, material issues, and equipment concerns, and coordinate solutions with project stakeholders.
Coordinate rigging and heavy-lift activities associated with major equipment installation when applicable.
Maintain positive working relationships with clients, engineers, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and project personnel.
Maintain daily records of manpower, progress, installation activities, equipment issues, and relevant field conditions.
Resolve workforce conflicts, grievances, scheduling challenges, and field execution issues, escalating matters to project management when appropriate.
Enforce project policies and procedures related to safety, quality, attendance, and workplace conduct.
Support equipment completion, system turnover, and commissioning activities as required.
Maintain a strong field presence and reinforce expectations for safe work, quality installation, accountability, and operational excellence.
Maintain reliable attendance, meet deadlines, communicate professionally, follow instructions and policies, and perform work safely and effectively.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within deadlines, and work overtime and weekends as required.