Job Title: Pipe Fitter – Industrial PipingLocation: Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, IrelandSalary: €50,000–€100,000 per annum, depending on experienceandqualifications
Job Purpose
To measure, prepare, align, assemble, and install piping systems in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements, ensuring accurate fit-up and readiness for welding and installation.
Key Responsibilities
- Read and interpret piping isometric drawings, P&IDs, and spool drawings.
- Measure, mark, cut, bevel, and prepare pipes and fittings.
- Assemble pipes, elbows, tees, reducers, flanges, valves, and other piping components.
- Ensure correct pipe alignment, orientation, root gaps, and dimensional tolerances.
- Verify pipe sizes, schedules, material grades, and component specifications.
- Work with stainless steel and carbon steel piping according to project requirements.
- Install pipe supports and associated piping components.
- Coordinate with coded welders, fabricators, supervisors, and QC inspectors.
- Assist with pressure-test preparation, reinstatement, and mechanical completion where required.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and a safe working area.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
- Relevant pipe-fitting trade qualification or demonstrable equivalent practical competence.
- Ability to read and interpret piping isometric drawings.
- Practical experience in pipe measurement, alignment, assembly, and fit-up.
- Knowledge of pipe dimensions, schedules, fittings, flanges, and valves.
- Valid SOLAS Safe Pass where required for the worksite.
- Completion of required site induction and task-specific safety training.
- Successful practical pipe-fitting assessment where required.
Experience
- Experience in industrial piping fabrication, assembly, or installation.
- Experience with stainless steel and carbon steel piping is desirable or required according to the project.
- Pharmaceutical, industrial construction, petrochemical, or power-generation experience is an advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Accurate and methodical approach to work.
- Good problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and project deadlines.