Pipefitter Journeyman

Job Summary

As a skilled Pipefitter Journeyman, you will be responsible for planning, laying out, installing, testing, and repairing all types of piping systems in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. This role requires a strong working knowledge of various types of pipe and pipe systems, including butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued, and fused joints.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret 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 the applicable plans and specifications.
• Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials.
• Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment, including 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, and quantities, or determine time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies, and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Requirements

This role requires a Pipefitter Journeyman with pipefitting experience. The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions. Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required. May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds. Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces. Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment. May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site. Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required. Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and fit for duty medical.

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