Piping Superintendent Jobs
Piping Superintendent jobs are open across oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and industrial construction, from foreman-track to senior and project-level roles, with specializations in ASME code work, pressure piping systems, and large-diameter fabrication. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution — and we're building a team that shares that commitment.
- Lead and oversee all 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 Quanta Power Solutions' 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 the 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.
- 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.
- Competent 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.
- Excellent communication, leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant construction.
- Simple-cycle or thermal power generation projects.
- Large-bore process piping installation.
- High-energy piping systems.
- ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping code applications.
- Pressure testing, flushing, and system commissioning support.
- Large-scale EPC power projects.
- Union craft labor management.
- 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
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in piping superintendent jobs.
- 10 or more years of field piping experience with demonstrated supervisory responsibility
- Working knowledge of ASME B31.3 and B31.1 pressure piping codes
- Experience managing craft crews across mechanical and welding disciplines
- Ability to read and interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, and piping specifications
- OSHA 30 construction certification or equivalent safety training
- High school diploma or GED required, with vocational or associate degree preferred
Tips for Your Piping Superintendent Job Search
Tailor your resume to code and specification experience
Hiring managers for piping superintendent roles scan quickly for ASME B31.3 or B31.1 experience and specific pipe specs you've overseen. Call those out in your work history with the material grades, pressure classes, and project scope you managed directly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists piping superintendent openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight shutdown and turnaround projects separately
Turnaround and T&I work is a distinct hiring category for piping superintendents. If you've led or coordinated piping scopes during scheduled shutdowns, list those engagements with their duration and crew size in a dedicated section or bullet.
Filter openings by owner versus contractor roles
Piping superintendent postings split between owner-operator positions and EPC or construction contractor roles. The day-to-day scope, travel expectations, and per diem structure differ significantly, so narrow your search to whichever side matches your preferred work model.
Prepare field execution examples before interviews
Interviewers for superintendent roles will press you on how you've handled weld rejection rates, field routing conflicts, or crew productivity issues. Prepare two or three specific examples where you diagnosed a problem, made a call, and tracked the outcome.
Negotiate per diem and mobilization terms explicitly
Many piping superintendent roles include per diem, rotation schedules, or mobilization allowances that vary widely between contractors. When you receive an offer, ask for the full compensation breakdown in writing before accepting, since those terms aren't always in the initial posting.
Piping Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most piping superintendents?
The companies hiring the most piping superintendents right now include Sundt Construction, Atlantic Constructors, and Tesla, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Virginia, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around active capital projects and scheduled turnarounds at refining and chemical facilities.
How many piping superintendent jobs are remote?
About 0% of piping superintendent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on field nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include planning, scheduling coordination, and procurement support functions attached to superintendent-level positions rather than direct field supervision.
How do you become a piping superintendent?
Most piping superintendents start as pipefitters or welders, earning a journeyman card and then moving into foreman roles overseeing small crews. From there, gaining experience across multiple project types, including new construction, tie-ins, and turnarounds, builds the judgment needed for superintendent-level accountability. Familiarity with piping codes, QC documentation, and subcontractor coordination is what typically moves a foreman into a superintendent seat.
Can you get hired as a piping superintendent with limited supervisory experience?
Getting hired at the superintendent level with little supervisory experience is difficult, but moving from a lead foreman or general foreman role with a strong project reference helps close the gap. Focusing on roles with smaller crew counts, targeting smaller contractors on mid-size projects, and demonstrating code knowledge and QC ownership can make a candidate viable even without a long supervisory history.
What does the piping superintendent interview process look like?
Most interviews for piping superintendent roles start with a phone screen focused on project types and years of experience, followed by a technical interview where you'll be asked to walk through how you've managed specific field problems, crew conflicts, or schedule pressures. Some employers include a site walkthrough or a brief review of drawings to assess your ability to read specs and spot constructability issues in real time.
Where can I find and apply to piping superintendent jobs?
You can find and apply to piping superintendent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your field background and project type preferences, and apply directly to each listing without having to visit multiple sites or track postings manually.
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