Senior Piping Superintendent - Power Plant EPC

Quanta Government Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Piping Superintendent to lead all piping construction activities on our power generation projects. You will oversee aboveground and belowground piping, ensuring work is safe, on schedule, and within budget.

You will coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical and startup teams, supervise union foremen and craft labor, and uphold project quality and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership, planning and safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in industrial piping construction on power generation, refinery, petrochemical, heavy industrial or related projects.
• Leadership experience as Superintendent, General Foreman, or Foreman overseeing piping on union projects.
• Strong knowledge of piping installation methods, welding processes, rigging practices, and field construction techniques.
• Experience installing carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, HDPE, PVC, fiberglass piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, specifications, spool drawings, and project schedules.
• Competent in cranes, rigging, and heavy lifts for piping construction.
• 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 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead piping installation activities from material receipt through testing and system turnover.
• Direct supervision of union foremen, craft labor, equipment operators, and subcontractors to ensure safe and productive work execution.
• Champion safety culture by enforcing all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and coordinate piping installation activities, including fit-up, welding, rigging, setting, testing, inspections, and turnover.
• Manage installation of process piping, utility piping, cooling water systems, fire protection systems, fuel gas piping, condensate piping, and other plant piping systems.
• Ensure piping installations meet project drawings, specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, structural, 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.
• Oversee hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, flushing, cleaning, inspections, and 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, and project milestones.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

Skills

Piping installation leadership

Union project supervision

Safety enforcement

Reading drawings & P&IDs

Welding & rigging knowledge

Codes & standards (ASME B31.1/B31.3)

Communication & planning

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Crane operations

Field testing equipment

Job description

Quanta Power Solutions in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Piping Superintendent to lead all piping construction activities on our power generation projects. You will oversee aboveground and belowground piping, ensuring work is safe, on schedule, and within budget.

You will coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical and startup teams, supervise union foremen and craft labor, and uphold project quality and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership, planning and safety mindset are essential.