Rotating Equipment Superintendent

Position Overview

As a Rotating Equipment Superintendent, you will provide field leadership for the installation, alignment, assembly, and execution of major rotating and centerline equipment on power generation projects. This position will oversee General Foremen, Foremen, and craft personnel while coordinating closely with project management, engineering, quality, equipment manufacturers, and Technical Field Representatives.

The Rotating Equipment Superintendent will be responsible for safely executing assigned scopes while maintaining schedule, cost, quality, and productivity objectives. Key equipment may include combustion turbines, steam turbines, turbine generators, and associated rotating and centerline equipment, consistent with TIC Power’s existing power superintendent scope.

This position requires strong hands-on knowledge of precision millwright work, equipment alignment, rigging and erection practices, and OEM installation requirements. The role will also serve as a key field interface between TIC Power, the client, engineering teams, and major equipment suppliers throughout installation and turnover.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide overall field leadership for the installation, assembly, alignment, and execution of rotating and centerline equipment on power generation projects.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and supervise assigned field operations to meet project safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Direct and support General Foremen, Foremen, millwrights, and other craft personnel responsible for rotating equipment installation.
• Coordinate with other superintendents, disciplines, subcontractors, and project teams to ensure work is sequenced efficiently and interfaces between scopes are properly managed.
• Interface with OEM representatives and Technical Field Representatives during equipment installation, alignment, inspection, testing, and turnover activities.
• Ensure rotating equipment is installed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, erection manuals, approved procedures, manufacturer requirements, and required tolerances.
• Oversee precision alignment activities and proper use of the instrumentation, tooling, and measurement methods required to execute the work.
• Work closely with quality personnel to verify, document, and maintain equipment installation requirements and OEM tolerances.
• Review construction drawings, equipment documentation, specifications, installation procedures, and work packages prior to execution.
• Monitor field productivity and provide input for project progress, scheduling, forecasting, and cost updates.
• Identify field constraints, installation conflicts, material issues, and equipment-related concerns and coordinate solutions with the appropriate project stakeholders.
• Coordinate rigging and heavy-lift activities associated with major equipment installation, when applicable.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients, engineers, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and project personnel.
• Maintain comprehensive daily records documenting manpower, progress, installation activities, equipment issues, and other relevant field conditions.
• Resolve workforce conflicts, grievances, scheduling challenges, and field execution issues, escalating matters to project management when appropriate.
• Enforce project policies and procedures related to safety, quality, attendance, and workplace conduct.
• Support equipment completion, system turnover, and commissioning activities as required.
• Maintain a strong field presence and reinforce TIC Power expectations for safe work, quality installation, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in precision millwright and/or rotating equipment scopes, with 3+ years in a Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent, or comparable field leadership position on power generation projects. This experience level aligns with TIC Power’s existing
• Millwright Superintendent requirements.
• Hands-on experience with major rotating equipment installation, preferably including:
  • Combustion turbines
  • Combustion turbine generators
  • Steam turbines
  • Steam turbine generators
  • Other major power-generation rotating or centerline equipment
• Experience with major OEM equipment such as Mitsubishi, GE, Siemens, or Alstom is preferred based on TIC Power's existing superintendent requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of precision alignment techniques, measurement instrumentation, and specialized tooling used for rotating equipment installation.
• Working knowledge of equipment installation tolerances, OEM specifications, erection manuals, drawings, inspection requirements, and quality documentation.
• Rigging and lifting experience associated with major equipment installation is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to personnel safety and compliance with applicable OSHA, TIC/Kiewit, project, and industry requirements.
• Strong understanding of construction planning, field execution, quality control, productivity, and schedule management.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple construction disciplines and resolve field interface issues.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the ability to identify issues and work collaboratively with project teams to develop timely solutions.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize Kiewit/TIC policies, procedures, processes, and software applications.
• Ability and willingness to travel and relocate to project locations as required.