Experienced Pipe Fitter

Job Summary

The job entails planning, lay-out, install, test and repair for all types of piping systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Work in and with all other trades. Work schedules vary by project.

Essential Abilities, Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned as required):

• Have a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications and plan, lay-out, install and/or repair all types of piping systems in accordance with those plans and specifications.

• Read and understand plans and specifications, including Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.

• Follow established jobsite safety and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to. Take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.

• Use appropriate hand and power tools to fit and install all types of pipe and/or similar tubular products; cut or drill holes in walls to permit passage of pipes; select specified type and size of pipe; mount pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceilings to hold pipe; install valves, couplings and other fittings; disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe; and lift, position and secure materials and work pieces during installation.

• Utilizes all pipe fitting techniques and methods for different types of piping systems and pipe couplings including butt welded, socket welded, threaded, victaulic, grooved, glued and fused joints.

• Use Safe Rigging practices and equipment to safely install heavy pipe or equipment.

• Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures in a safe manner.

• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.

• Maintain a professional image.

• Capable of working from heights.

• Open to millwright activities as well as assisting other departments.

• Keep company vehicles well-maintained to ensure professional image.

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of related experience.

• Communication Skills - Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Mobility and flexibility in traveling to customer locations including overnight stays.

• Must have a working knowledge of pipe-fitting techniques and methods.

• Must be able to work with carbon steel, stainless steel, PVC, copper, etc.

• Must be proficient in the use of bevelers, threaders, and other end prep machines.

• Must be able to read a tape measure and also add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.

• Ability to supervise co-workers while meeting project deadlines.

• Maintain a valid driver's license.