Millwright Superintendent - Power

Kiewit; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Millwright Superintendent - Power to lead field operations on major power projects. You will oversee foremen, craft workers, and equipment installation, ensuring alignment to manufacturer specs and safety rules.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and travel to project sites across North America. Your focus is on precise installation, coordination with vendors, and maintaining schedules and budgets while building strong client relationships and delivering

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in precision millwright scopes with leadership experience on power projects.
• Hands-on knowledge of precision alignment and the instrumentation and tooling used to perform this work.
• Hands-on experience in installation of combustion turbines, turbines generators, and related equipment from major OEMs (Mitsubishi, GE, Siemens, Alstom).
• Rigging and lifting experience is preferred.
• OSHA, TIC/Kiewit safety rules compliance and safe working practices are essential.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills; capable of leading diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve labor rates for Foremen, journeymen, and laborers to ensure fair compensation and cost control.
• Coordinate with other superintendents and subcontractors to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence.
• Establish and maintain positive client and vendor relationships; resolve issues promptly on site.
• Plan, schedule and execute field operations ensuring compliance with erection manuals and quality procedures.
• Monitor progress and provide input on cost updates to maintain financial control.
• Resolve employee conflicts and scheduling difficulties; inform project management as appropriate.
• Ensure project rules, safety, attendance, and behavior policies are followed.
• Maintain detailed daily records to facilitate accurate documentation and reporting.

Tools

Instrumentation tooling

Alignment instruments

Job description

Requisition ID:180971

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:TIC Power District

Department:Field Supervision

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Millwright Superintendent - Power at Kiewit, you will be a key player in ensuring the success of our construction operations focused mainly on power plant centerline equipment requiring precision installation alignment and solar farms. You will oversee field activities, supervise General Foremen/Foremen and craft workers, interface with Technical Field Representatives for major equipment suppliers, maintain schedule and cost control, ensure compliance with drawings and specifications, work with quality personnel to validate and document installation to manufacturer specification and tolerances, and manage work assignment to ensure project execution.
Building and maintaining positive working relationships with the client, engineer, and our equipment manufacturers as well as site other project staff will be an essential part of your role.
At Kiewit/TIC, our mission is to make a difference as the ‘Best Contracting Organization on Earth’, and as a Millwright Superintendent, you will have the opportunity to contribute to this mission. Working on fossil fuel generation projects while collaborating with talented teams of construction professionals, your role will be vital in shaping the future of our industry.
We offer not just a job but a rewarding career with ample opportunities for growth, travel, and professional development. Join us in the fast-paced, exciting world of construction where every day brings new challenges and the chance to build something remarkable from the ground up.

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 and solar farm projects throughout North America.

Location

Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas
At Kiewit, we believe in seizing opportunities wherever they may arise. Our project assignments, individual development plans, and career progression are customized to your skills, ambitions, and preferences. Your journey with Kiewit will be tailored to ensure a unique and rewarding career experience aligned with your professional goals.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve labor rates for Foremen, journeymen, and laborers to ensure fair compensation and cost control
• Coordinate and interface with other superintendents and subcontractors, to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence
• Establish and maintain positive client and key vendor relationships by engaging with on-site staff and resolving any issues or concerns promptly
• Planning, scheduling and execution of field operations ensuring compliance with erection manuals and quality procedures for assigned scope of work
• Monitor and provide input for progress and cost updates to assist the project team in maintaining proper progress and financial control
• Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate
• Ensure project rules, procedures and programs are followed consistently, including those involving safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards as reflected in Company's non-harassment and nondiscrimination policies
• Maintain detailed daily records to facilitate accurate documentation and reporting

Qualifications

• 5+ years work experience in precision millwright scopes of work with at least 3 years in a Leadership or Superintendent role on Power generation projects. Candidates for this role do not have to have Superintendent experience, those who have filled foreman and general foreman roles are encouraged to apply.
• Hands on knowledge and experience in precision alignment and the instrumentation and tooling used to perform this work
• Hands on experience in the installation of combustion turbines, combustion turbine generators with and without the rotors threaded, steam turbines, and steam turbine generators. Mitsubishi, GE, Siemens, Alstom
• Rigging and lifting experience is preferred
• Relentless dedication and attention to personnel safety and adherence to all OSHA, Kiewit/TIC, and industry safety rules, regulations, and requirements
• Ability to travel as needed
• Relentless dedication to quality installation to manufacturer/OEM specification
• Demonstrated self-motivation, proactive attitude, and ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision. Quick learner with the capacity to grasp and implement Kiewit's policies, procedures, and software applications effectively
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and work with the larger team to resolve issues promptly and efficiently
• Strong organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Proven experience in leadership, safety management, negotiations, project planning, and contract administration

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 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.