Pipefitter Journeyman

About This Role

Plan, lay out, install, test, and repair various piping systems to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working knowledge of various types of pipe and pipe systems, including butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued and fused joints
• Read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate, and install piping efficiently
• Align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints
• Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation and install all other items in accordance with applicable plans and specifications
• Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials
• Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
• Operate beveling machines, cut-off grinders, pipe threaders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports
• Hydro test piping systems
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities; or determine time, costs, resources, or materials needed
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance, point out deficiencies, explain, and take corrective action

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools
• Able to meet all physical requirements
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent with previous experience in the field or in a related area.
• Previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Skills

* Required skills