Traveling Precision Millwright Superintendent (Turbine & Compressor)

Fute; Prairieville (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fute is seeking a traveling Field Superintendent to lead the installation of rotating equipment on industrial projects across multiple U.S. sites. You will direct millwright crews, plan rigging, and ensure installations meet vendor specs and API standards.

You will coordinate with project management, OEM reps, and other discipline leads, mentor field personnel and uphold strict safety practices while traveling project-to-project.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field teams on industrial projects (refining, gas processing, power, chemical).
• Hands-on turbine and compressor installation with precision alignment (laser).
• Ability to read vendor drawings, OEM manuals, and foundation/general arrangement drawings.
• Know-how of machinery installation standards (API 610, 617, 686).
• Rigging and lift-planning experience is required.
• Strong safety record is essential.
• Willing to travel full-time across projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct precision setting, leveling, alignment, grouting and baseplate work
• Plan and supervise rigging and critical lifts for heavy equipment
• Oversee piping connections to machinery, including strain checks
• Coordinate OEM field service, commissioning support and mechanical completion
• Track progress, productivity and cost; report to project management
• Run safety meetings and inspections; enforce OSHA and company safety requirements
• Mentor field personnel

Skills

Superintendent field leadership

Turbine and compressor installation

Read vendor drawings/OEM manuals

Rigging and lift planning

Strong safety record

Willing to travel full-time

Education

Millwright apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Laser alignment

Job description

Location: Traveling, multiple U.S. project sites | Full-time company employee

About the company

A leading U.S. industrial contractor that self-performs over 90% of its work on refining, gas processing, hydrogen, power and chemical projects. Long-term client relationships and a field-execution culture.

Role

Leads field installation of rotating equipment on industrial projects, including steam and gas turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, pumps, gearboxes and associated skids. Plans work sequences, directs millwright crews, and ensures installation meets vendor specifications, drawings and industry standards. Coordinates with project management, engineering, OEM representatives and other discipline leads.

Responsibilities

• Direct precision setting, leveling, alignment, grouting and baseplate work
• Plan and supervise rigging and critical lifts for heavy equipment
• Oversee piping connections to machinery, including strain checks
• Coordinate OEM field service, commissioning support and mechanical completion
• Track progress, productivity and cost; report to project management
• Run safety meetings and inspections; enforce OSHA and company safety requirements
• Mentor field personnel

Qualifications

• Superintendent or equivalent field leadership experience on industrial projects (refining, gas processing, power, chemical)
• Hands-on turbine and compressor installation experience, with precision alignment (laser alignment) expertise
• Ability to read vendor drawings, OEM manuals, foundation and general arrangement drawings
• Working knowledge of machinery installation standards (for example API 610, 617, 686)
• Rigging and lift-planning experience
• Strong safety record
• Millwright apprenticeship or equivalent training preferred
• Willing to travel full-time, project to project