Field Lead: Traveling Precision Millwright Superintendent

Fute; Prairieville (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fute is seeking a traveling Field Superintendent to lead the installation of rotating equipment on industrial projects across multiple U.S. sites. You will direct millwright crews, plan rigging, and ensure installations meet vendor specs and API standards.

You will coordinate with project management, OEM reps, and other discipline leads, mentor field personnel and uphold strict safety practices while traveling project-to-project.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field teams on industrial projects (refining, gas processing, power, chemical).
• Hands-on turbine and compressor installation with precision alignment (laser).
• Ability to read vendor drawings, OEM manuals, and foundation/general arrangement drawings.
• Know-how of machinery installation standards (API 610, 617, 686).
• Rigging and lift-planning experience is required.
• Strong safety record is essential.
• Willing to travel full-time across projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct precision setting, leveling, alignment, grouting and baseplate work
• Plan and supervise rigging and critical lifts for heavy equipment
• Oversee piping connections to machinery, including strain checks
• Coordinate OEM field service, commissioning support and mechanical completion
• Track progress, productivity and cost; report to project management
• Run safety meetings and inspections; enforce OSHA and company safety requirements
• Mentor field personnel

Skills

Superintendent field leadership

Turbine and compressor installation

Read vendor drawings/OEM manuals

Rigging and lift planning

Strong safety record

Willing to travel full-time

Education

Millwright apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Laser alignment

Job description

Fute is seeking a traveling Field Superintendent to lead the installation of rotating equipment on industrial projects across multiple U.S. sites. You will direct millwright crews, plan rigging, and ensure installations meet vendor specs and API standards.

You will coordinate with project management, OEM reps, and other discipline leads, mentor field personnel and uphold strict safety practices while traveling project-to-project.