Millwright/Mechanical Inspector - Power

TIC - The Industrial Company; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mechanical/Millwright Inspector role at TIC Power District focuses on safe, compliant installation and inspection of mechanical systems across power generation projects. You will oversee rotating equipment, pumps, turbines, and conveyors, ensuring accuracy to drawings and industry standards while supporting commissioning teams and documenting quality milestones.

You will review plans, resolve technical issues, and participate in safety and QA/QC processes, providing clear inspection results

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Inspector, Millwright, or mechanical trades professional in power generation, industrial construction, or energy sectors.
• Experience with turbines, boilers, pumps, conveyors, rotating machinery, or large industrial equipment installation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, precision alignment, tolerances, and QA/QC documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, mechanical specifications, and QA/QC documentation.
• Familiarity with ASME codes, API standards, and power plant or industrial construction practices.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis, laser alignment, and equipment testing (preferred).
• CWI certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of mechanical and millwright work including installation, alignment, and testing of mechanical equipment.
• Verify compliance with project drawings, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Inspect rotating machinery (pumps, fans, turbines, compressors) for proper alignment, fit, torque, and operating conditions.
• Document deficiencies, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
• Ensure welding, rigging, and mechanical assembly meet quality standards and safety requirements.
• Review contractor work plans, method statements, and quality procedures.
• Assist in resolving technical issues related to mechanical systems or equipment installation.
• Support commissioning teams with pre-operational checks and functional testing.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, checklists, and progress logs.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and verification records.
• Track completion of inspection activities and quality milestones.
• Ensure all mechanical construction activities follow OSHA, company, and site safety protocols.
• Conduct field audits to verify proper use of lockout/tagout, rigging practices, and equipment handling.
• Support environmental and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Work closely with engineers, construction managers, contractors, and commissioning teams.
• Communicate inspection results, risks, and recommended actions to project leadership.
• Participate in quality meetings, walkdowns, and punch list creation/closure.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Millwright

Rotating equipment

ASME/API standards

Reading drawings

Vibration analysis

Laser alignment

CWI preferred

Job description

Requisition ID: 179955

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: TIC Power District

Department: Quality

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Mechanical/Millwright Inspector is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and high quality installation of mechanical systems and equipment on power generation construction projects. This role provides technical oversight, conducts detailed inspections, verifies adherence to project specifications, and supports construction teams in resolving mechanical issues. The inspector helps ensure that all rotating equipment, pumps, turbines, conveyors, and structural mechanical systems are installed accurately and operated reliably.

District Overview

TIC Power (TICP) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation that provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a non-union craft force. Strength in estimating and pre-project planning. Constructing cogeneration, combined-cycle, geothermal and waste-to-energy generation and resource facilities. TIC Power builds major EPC power plant projects throughout North America.

Location

Various Locations. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of mechanical and millwright work including installation, alignment, and testing of mechanical equipment.
• Verify compliance with project drawings, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Inspect rotating machinery (pumps, fans, turbines, compressors) for proper alignment, fit, torque, and operating conditions.
• Document deficiencies, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
• Ensure welding, rigging, and mechanical assembly meet quality standards and safety requirements.
• Review contractor work plans, method statements, and quality procedures.
• Assist in resolving technical issues related to mechanical systems or equipment installation.
• Support commissioning teams with pre operational checks and functional testing.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, checklists, and progress logs.
• Maintain accurate as built documentation and verification records.
• Track completion of inspection activities and quality milestones.
• Ensure all mechanical construction activities follow OSHA, company, and site safety protocols.
• Conduct field audits to verify proper use of lockout/tagout, rigging practices, and equipment handling.
• Support environmental and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Work closely with engineers, construction managers, contractors, and commissioning teams.
• Communicate inspection results, risks, and recommended actions to project leadership.
• Participate in quality meetings, walkdowns, and punch list creation/closure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Inspector, Millwright, or mechanical trades professional in power generation, industrial construction, or energy sectors.
• Experience with turbines, boilers, pumps, conveyors, rotating machinery, or large industrial equipment installation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, precision alignment, tolerances, and assembly.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, mechanical specifications, and QA/QC documentation.
• Familiarity with ASME codes, API standards, and power plant or industrial construction practices.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis, laser alignment, and equipment testing (preferred).
• CWI (preferred).

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: TIC