Millwright/Centerline Superintendent

Quanta Power Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; 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 is seeking a Millwright/Centerline Superintendent to lead precision mechanical installation on power generation projects. You will oversee alignment, setting, and testing of major rotating and stationary equipment, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality compliance.

You will direct union crews, coordinate with civil, structural, piping and startup teams, and drive accuracy in centerline, vibration actions, and equipment turnover.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in millwright and mechanical installation on heavy industrial projects.
• Leadership experience as Superintendent, General Foreman, or Foreman on union projects.
• Strong knowledge of precision alignment methods and centerline establishment.
• Experience with turbines, pumps, motors, and other rotating equipment.
• Ability to read construction drawings and schedules.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead millwright and centerline installation from receipt to turnover.
• Direct supervision of union crews to safe, productive work.
• Enforce safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and coordinate alignment, leveling, grouting, and measurements.
• Coordinate installation of turbines, generators, pumps, motors, and gearboxes.
• Establish centerline and elevation controls for equipment.
• Perform laser, optical, shaft, and coupling alignment.
• Support commissioning and system turnover activities.
• Maintain project reporting on progress and budgets.
• Foster teamwork and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Millwright

Rotating equipment

Rigging

Alignment

Crane operations

Safety culture

Union supervision

OSHA 30

Tools

Laser alignment

Centerline tools

Vibration analysis

Job description

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.

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 Millwright/Centerline Superintendent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all precision mechanical installation, alignment, and setting activities supporting Quanta Power Solutions' power generation projects. This role provides field leadership for the installation, alignment, inspection, and commissioning support of major rotating and stationary equipment, ensuring all 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 millwright and centerline installation activities from equipment receipt through final alignment, testing, and turnover.
• Direct supervision of union foremen, millwrights, rigging crews, equipment operators, and subcontractors to ensure safe and productive execution of work.
• Champion Quanta Power Solutions' safety culture by enforcing all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and coordinate installation, setting, alignment, leveling, grouting, and precision measurement activities for major mechanical equipment.
• Manage the installation and alignment of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, boiler feed pumps, condensate pumps, motors, compressors, heat exchangers, and other critical plant equipment.
• Establish and maintain precise centerline, benchmark, and elevation controls required for equipment installation.
• Perform and oversee laser alignment, optical alignment, shaft alignment, coupling alignment, and vibration-related corrective actions.
• Coordinate heavy lifts, rigging operations, and equipment setting activities with crane and rigging teams.
• Ensure all installations meet project drawings, specifications, quality standards, OEM requirements, and applicable industry codes.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, piping, electrical, 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, constructability issues, and installation challenges.
• Support commissioning, startup, mechanical completion, and system turnover activities.
• 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, equipment installation milestones, and project status.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 7 years of experience in millwright, mechanical equipment installation, rotating equipment, power generation, heavy industrial, refinery, petrochemical, or related construction projects.
• Proven leadership experience as a Superintendent, General Foreman, or Foreman overseeing millwright and mechanical installation operations on union projects.
• Strong knowledge of precision alignment methods, centerline establishment, rotating equipment installation, rigging practices, and field construction techniques.
• Experience installing and aligning turbines, generators, pumps, motors, compressors, gearboxes, and other critical rotating equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, equipment installation drawings, mechanical specifications, alignment reports, and project schedules.
• Competent in cranes, rigging, heavy lifts, and equipment setting operations.
• Strong understanding of precision measurement tools, laser alignment systems, optical instruments, and mechanical tolerances.
• Experience with grout installation, foundation preparation, anchor bolt systems, and equipment setting procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication, leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant construction.
• Steam turbine and generator installation.
• Gas turbine installation and alignment.
• Boiler feed pump and condensate pump installation.
• Precision laser alignment and centerline control.
• Startup, commissioning, and equipment turnover support.
• Large-scale EPC power generation projects.
• Heavy industrial rotating equipment installation.
• Union craft labor management.

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.