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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Piping Superintendent

Plumbing & PipefittingPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeAmarillo, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial piping construction, power generation, refinery, petrochemical, heavy industrial, or related construction projects.
  • Proven leadership experience as a Superintendent, General Foreman, or Foreman overseeing piping construction operations 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, and other piping systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, specifications, spool drawings, and project schedules.
  • Competence in cranes, rigging, and heavy lifts associated with piping construction.
  • Strong understanding of quality control requirements, testing procedures, and turnover documentation.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
  • OSHA 30 certification is preferred but is presented under What You'll Bring.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all piping installation activities from material receipt through testing and system turnover.
  • Directly supervise union foremen, craft labor, equipment operators, and subcontractors to ensure safe and productive work execution.
  • Enforce 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • OSHA 30 certification.
  • Experience with Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant construction.
  • Experience with simple-cycle or thermal power generation projects.
  • Experience with large-bore process piping installation.
  • Experience with high-energy piping systems.
  • Experience applying ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes.
  • Experience with pressure testing, flushing, and system commissioning support.
  • Experience with large-scale EPC power projects.
  • Experience managing union craft labor.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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