Center Line Superintendent (Gas & Steam Turbines)

Sterling Industrial, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana was founded and incorporated in 1982. Our company began and grew from a need for swift, reliable service for utilities in southern Indiana. Meeting the needs of utilities through small emergencies, we found an increasing need to add pipefitters and millwrights to our operation, and from there our company continued to grow.

As a multi-craft union contractor, we provide civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical services for new construction and maintenance/retrofit projects. Our core markets include power generation, metals, pulp/paper, plastics, and chemical markets. We pride ourselves on being a full-service contractor attentive and responsive to the needs of our customers; providing a full range of services and solutions for construction and maintenance projects.

Power Generation and Heavy Industry Markets

• Safety is a top business priority and commitment driven by top management throughout the company with a full-time safety department.

• Project management and project controls combine with a professional approach to complete our projects safely, on time, and within budget.

• Union Building Trades Crafts employed include boilermakers, pipefitters, ironworkers, laborers, millwrights, operating engineers, electricians, carpenters, teamsters, and cement masons.

• Full-service boiler repair and maintenance for the industrial and power generation sectors. Complete boiler and associated equipment installation and repair. Refractory repair/replacement.

• Installation and repair of pollution control equipment such as scrubbers, precipitators, fabric filters, and ancillary equipment.

• Foundations, steel erection, equipment setting, and precision alignment, piping, electrical and instrumentation. Rigging/setting and assembly of plant equipment.

• Largest employer of boilermakers, pipefitter, ironworker, electricians and millwright crafts in the nation.

• Maintains ASME and NBIC Accreditation for PP, S, U, U2, and R stamps.

• Numerous Maintenance Agreement/Alliance Contracts in force in our region.

• Specialize in 24/7 service to meet the customer’s needs.

• 150,000 square feet of shop fabricating and machining facilities and specialized equipment.Specialized focus on fabrication, installation, and welding of special/exotic alloy metals for the chemical and power generation industries such as duplex stainless steel, and high chromium/high nickel alloys.

• Full Time Quality Control Group for both field and shop work, including personnel certified by AWS and ASNT for various types of NDE.

Commercial and Institutional Markets :

In addition to the Power Generation and Heavy Industrial markets, Sterling Industrial provides new construction and maintenance services for the Building Construction and Institutional market sectors. We have performed new construction work for pre-engineered buildings, concrete foundations, structural and ornamental installation, plumbing, electrical, and architectural finish work on commercial/institutional applications such as offices, banks, stores/malls, schools, churches, and warehouses. Additionally, we provide maintenance and repair services for the same type of facilities. Skilled craftsmen are employed in providing these services including carpenters (form and finish), laborers, cement finishers, ironworkers, plumbers, and electricians.

Required Skills

Position Summary:

The Center Line Superintendent (Gas & Steam) is responsible for supervising the installation, alignment, and assembly of gas and steam turbine centerline components on industrial construction sites. This role oversees craft labor and ensures all work is executed in accordance with project specifications, OEM requirements, safety protocols, and applicable labor agreements. The Center Line Superintendent coordinates closely with project management, field engineering, and quality control personnel to ensure alignment with construction schedules, maintain workmanship standards, and support mechanical completion and turnover. This position requires travel to various project sites and active field leadership in dynamic and schedule-driven environments.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of gas and steam turbine centerline installation, including generator alignment, load coupling, bearings, torque tubes, diaphragms, and casing assembly.

• Ensure precision alignment, torque, clearances, and installation tolerances per OEM specifications.

• Coordinate auxiliary systems integration such as lube oil, hydraulic, turning gear, and steam seal systems.

• Supervise and coordinate union craft labor in accordance with jurisdictional rules and collective bargaining agreements.

• Work closely with general foremen, field engineers, and project controls to develop daily plans, manpower forecasts, and resource schedules.

• Foster a respectful, safe, and productive environment in line with union protocols and contractor policies.

• Interface with OEM technical advisors, project management, QA/QC, and client representatives to ensure technical accuracy and schedule compliance.

• Lead daily coordination meetings, monitor critical path progress, and proactively mitigate delays or rework.

• Oversee rigging, staging, and movement of major turbine components, working in collaboration with lift directors and rigging crews.

• Enforce safety policies in compliance with OSHA, client, and company requirements; conduct JHAs, safety meetings, and incident reporting.

• Ensure installation activities meet quality standards through torque/tension documentation, alignment readings, flange inspections, and NDE coordination.

• Support mechanical completion, punch list closure, and turnover documentation as part of system handover.

Skills and Abilities

• Expert-level understanding of gas and steam turbine installation, alignment, and centerline component assembly.

• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, P&IDs, OEM manuals, and alignment specifications.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct and coordinate union craft labor across multiple trades.

• Familiarity with jurisdictional rules and collective bargaining agreements in union construction environments.

• Skilled in use of alignment and measurement tools such as laser alignment systems, dial indicators, micrometers, and torque wrenches.

• Ability to plan and execute turbine erection activities in coordination with rigging, welding, piping, and auxiliary systems work.

• Effective communicator with the ability to interface with OEM representatives, field engineers, client stakeholders, and construction management.

• Strong working knowledge of safety procedures, JHAs, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and OSHA standards.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain daily reports, installation records, and quality documentation for mechanical completion.

• Capable of identifying and resolving field issues related to schedule, quality, or installation sequencing.

• Competent in using standard project management tools and software for schedule tracking, documentation, and coordination.

• Ability to travel to project sites and adapt to rotating or extended field schedules in active industrial environments.

Education/Experience

• 8+ years of experience in steam and gas turbine installation and centerline equipment supervision.

• Proven leadership experience on union jobsites with large craft crews and complex turbine scopes.

• Deep understanding of alignment tools (laser, optical), mechanical fit-up, and OEM startup readiness procedures.

• Familiarity with construction drawings, turbine manuals, field sketches, and weld/bolt-up procedures.

• Current OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR certifications (or ability to obtain).

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for extended field assignments.

Physical Demands

• Travel will be required to attend trainings and meetings

• Ability to sit or stand for entire shift

• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federals, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.

• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly

• Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing, and keyboard operations

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Required Experience