Pipe Fitter

As a Pipe Fitter you will assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems on steam, fluid, or gas systems. The Pipe systems may include but not limited to: pipe, flanges, supports, valves, gauges, hangers, all-thread, Unistrut, and angles. Pipe Fitters may work in all parts of the construction or maintenance site including in buildings, outside, and inside structures, i.e., tanks or boilers.

Qualification Highlights of the Pipe Fitter

• Must have 4+ years working as a Pipe Fitter or Pipe Fitter Helper.
• Must be able to read prints and illustrate thorough knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills.
• Must have good leadership and communication skills.
• Must have experience on industrial construction projects.

Position Responsibilities of the Pipe Fitter

• Read blueprints, P&ID’s, schematics, construction drawings and artwork in 2D and 3D as well as equipment documents and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications.
• Install valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping system according to plans and applicable specifications.
• Perform pressure tests to ensure the quality of the pipe and the piping systems.

Required Qualifications of the Pipe Fitter

• Desire and willingness to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally 60% or more of the time.
• Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
• Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and manufacturers manuals and instructions.
• Demonstrate knowledge on the pipe fitting processes for industrial piping and boiler components for a combined-cycle power plant.
• Must have 4+ years of experience with the pipe fitting processes.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Good reading comprehension.
• Ability to take charge of a job site and outside technicians & contractors.
• Ability to work with others – team player.
• Ability to work independently – minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.

Physical Requirements of the Pipe Fitter

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50lbs.
• Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.