Pipefitter Mechanic

Job Summary
The Pipefitter Mechanic supports the layout, fabrication, and installation of piping systems and HVAC components according to blueprints and project specifications. This role involves assisting with pressure testing, welding prep, and equipment setup while ensuring compliance with safety standards and company procedures. The position requires basic proficiency in construction software, the use of company devices, and the ability to work effectively within a small crew under supervision. Physical stamina, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing your team/crew
• Understanding of the OPS system (Tier zero trackers)
• Holds team members and self to company policies and procedures
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or project specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing products, materials, and equipment required to complete the project to which the mechanic is assigned.
• Selects appropriate materials and method of installation, according to project specifications.
• Lays out and marks dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts or uses templates.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines, tools, and equipment as necessary to promptly and accurately complete installation of work.
• Installs work according to blueprints and in conformance with specifications.
• Works with the project manager and the field superintendent to ensure that work is installed according to schedule and that quality is maintained.
• Maintains an accurate job log of construction activities and any other required project documentation.
• Oversees, instructs, and mentors new employees, especially helpers, to help them advance within the company, realize their full potential, and contribute to the success of the project and the company.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, especially safety rules.
• Ability to layout hangers and piping systems
• Ability to read and understand contracts, shop, and schematic drawings
• Knows how to perform pressure testing
• Working knowledge of fitting takes offs and math to apply (1.414, rolling offsets)
• Capable of using company devices (Phone, iPad, Workstation)
• HVAC Equipment orientation.
• Assist with fitting and tacking pipe. Understand proper bevel and weld gaps.
• Basic knowledge of ACC, Status, Blue Beam, and BIM360 model
• Has the ability to lead and assist a small crew (2 to 6 helpers/mechanics) in the installation of various piping systems.
• OSHA 10
• Certified Welder 2
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Qualifications
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, and vibration.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.