Millwright- Gas/Steam Turbines

Superior Skilled Trades; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking experienced Millwrights for a large-scale industrial power generation project in Starbase, TX. The role involves installing, aligning, and maintaining gas and steam turbine equipment, generators, and rotating machinery.

You will read blueprints, perform precision alignment with lasers and dial indicators, set anchors, and assist with commissioning and startup while following OSHA and lockout/tagout procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of millwright or rotating equipment installation experience.
• Experience with gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, compressors, or similar machinery.
• Proficiency in precision alignment, rigging, and equipment installation.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, outdoors; lift 50 lbs; wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Install, position, level, and align gas turbines, generators, and rotating equipment.
• Perform precision laser and dial-indicator alignment, including coupling adjustments and soft-foot corrections.
• Set, grout, and anchor machinery using hydraulic jacks and specialized equipment.
• Perform mechanical assembly, rigging, and heavy equipment installation.
• Assist with turbine commissioning, startup preparation, and equipment preservation.
• Install SCR stacks and associated mechanical equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, OEM manuals, and equipment installation drawings.
• Follow OSHA safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements.

Skills

Millwright

Rotating equipment

Gas/Steam turbines

Precision alignment

Rigging & installation

Education

NCCER Millwright certification

Journeyman credentials

Job description

NOW HIRING: MILLWRIGHT – GAS/STEAM TURBINES

Superior Skilled Trades (SST)
Location: Starbase, TX
Position: Millwright – Gas/Steam Turbines

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking experienced Millwrights for a large-scale industrial power generation project in Starbase, TX. Qualified candidates must have hands‑on experience installing, aligning, and maintaining large rotating equipment, including gas turbines, generators, compressors, and industrial machinery.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, position, level, and align gas turbines, generators, and rotating equipment.
• Perform precision laser and dial‑indicator alignment, including coupling adjustments and soft‑foot corrections.
• Set, grout, and anchor machinery using hydraulic jacks and specialized equipment.
• Perform mechanical assembly, rigging, and heavy equipment installation.
• Assist with turbine commissioning, startup preparation, and equipment preservation.
• Install SCR stacks and associated mechanical equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, OEM manuals, and equipment installation drawings.
• Follow OSHA safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of millwright, rotating equipment, or industrial machinery installation experience.
• Experience with gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, compressors, or similar large rotating machinery preferred.
• Strong experience with precision alignment, rigging, grouting, and equipment installation.
• Familiarity with API RP 686 preferred.
• NCCER Millwright certification or journeyman credentials preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and outdoors as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., work at heights, and wear required PPE.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must meet applicable project eligibility and export‑control requirements.

Superior Skilled Trades is looking for experienced Millwrights ready to join a major industrial project in Starbase, TX.