Mechanical Pipe Superintendent

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Weekly Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Mechanical Pipe Superintendent to lead underground piping installations for our combined cycle power projects. You will supervise union foremen, coordinate excavation, shoring, dewatering, pipe installation, testing, and turnover while upholding safety, schedule, and budget.

The role requires strong leadership, deep piping knowledge, and the ability to read drawings, with a focus on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of underground pipe construction experience on heavy industrial projects such as power generation, refinery or petrochemical facilities.
• Experience leading superintendent-level teams on union projects.
• Strong knowledge of underground piping installation methods, trench safety, and utility coordination.
• Ability to read/interpret construction drawings, specs, isometrics, site layouts and schedules.
• Familiarity with cranes and rigging, testing, turnover documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all underground pipe installation activities from excavation through backfill and testing.
• Direct supervision of union foremen, craft labor, equipment operators, and subcontractors.
• Enforce safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements on site.
• Plan and coordinate excavation, trenching, shoring, dewatering, pipe installation, backfilling, and site restoration.
• Coordinate piping systems installations (cooling water, fire protection, sanitary, etc.) with other disciplines.
• Ensure installations meet drawings, specs, quality standards, and codes.
• Monitor manpower, equipment utilization, productivity, and materials to maintain schedule and budget.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts and constructability issues.
• Oversee hydrostatic and leak testing, inspections, and turnover activities.

Skills

Underground piping

Construction leadership

Project scheduling

Reading drawings

Crane & rigging

Safety compliance

Union coordination

Quality control

Job description

About Us

Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quanta's operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substation, and underground infrastructure — from concept to commissioning, we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed, certainty, and operational excellence our customers depend on.

At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution — and we're building a team that shares that commitment.

About this Role

The Mechanical Pipe Superintendent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all underground piping installation activities supporting Quanta Power Solutions' combined cycle power generation projects. This role provides field leadership for the installation of buried process piping, cooling water systems, fire protection piping, storm drainage, sanitary systems, fuel gas and other underground infrastructure. The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications, quality requirements, and customer expectations.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee all underground pipe installation activities from excavation through final backfill and testing.
• Direct supervision of Union foremen, craft labor, equipment operators, and subcontractors to ensure safe and productive work execution.
• Champion Quanta Power Solutions' safety culture by enforcing all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and coordinate excavation, trenching, shoring, dewatering, pipe installation, backfilling, compaction, and site restoration activities.
• Manage the installation of underground piping systems including cooling water, circulating water, fire water, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, condensate, and other plant utility systems.
• Ensure piping installations meet project drawings, specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, structural, and startup teams to support overall project execution.
• Monitor manpower, equipment utilization, productivity, and material deliveries to maintain schedule and budget targets.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts, underground interferences, and constructability issues.
• Oversee hydrostatic testing, leak testing, inspections, and turnover activities for underground systems.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, jobsite inspections, and field audits.
• Track project progress and proactively address schedule impacts, labor challenges, and productivity concerns.
• Maintain accurate reporting on labor, production, and project milestones.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 7 years of experience in underground pipe construction, heavy industrial construction, power generation, refinery, petrochemical, or related industrial projects.
• Proven leadership experience as a Superintendent, General Foreman, and Foreman overseeing underground piping operations on union projects.
• Strong knowledge of underground piping installation methods, excavation practices, trench safety, and utility coordination.
• Experience installing large-diameter carbon steel, Stainless, HDPE, PVC, fiberglass, ductile iron, or reinforced concrete pipe systems.
• Thorough understanding of buried piping systems associated with power generation facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, isometrics, site layouts, and project schedules.
• Competent in cranes and rigging activities.
• 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.
• OSHA 30 and Competent Person Excavation/Trenching certification preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant construction.
• Simple-cycle or thermal power generation projects.
• Cooling water and circulating water piping systems.
• Underground fire protection and utility piping installation.
• Heavy civil and mechanical interface construction.
• Large-scale EPC power projects.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.