Pipefitter

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is hiring a fully qualified QQI Level 6 Pipefitter to join our engineering and maintenance team at a major industrial plant in Dublin. The role covers installation, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of high- and low-pressure piping across process and utility networks.

This hands-on position suits craftspeople with diagnostic skills, experience in heavy industry, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Qualified to QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft - Pipefitting (or SOLAS / National Craft Certificate equivalent).
• 3–5 years post-qualification experience in heavy industrial, pharmaceutical, water treatment, or continuous manufacturing environments.
• Proven capability in pipe bending, alignment, flange management, and jointing methods.
• Proficiency in reading complex isometric drawings and process flow diagrams.
• Safety & standards knowledge of industrial Health & Safety regulations and safe work protocols.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication & installation of high- and low-pressure pipework systems.
• Maintenance & repair: Planned maintenance and rapid breakdown repairs on process plant equipment and piping.
• Interpretation of isometric drawings, mechanical schematics, P&ID diagrams.
• Accurate CMMS logging of work orders, inspections, and maintenance tasks (e.g., MAXIMO).
• Adherence to EHS policies, permit-to-work systems, and safety controls.
• Support engineering teams with site upgrades, mechanical overhauls, and capital replacement programs.

Skills

Pipefitting

Welding

Isometric drawings

P&ID diagrams

CMMS MAXIMO

EHS compliance

Reading isometrics

Education

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft - Pipefitting

SOLAS/National Craft Certificate equivalent

Job description

Job Specification: Industrial Pipefitter (QQI Level 6)

Position: Industrial Pipefitter / Mechanical Pipefitter

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking a fully qualified QQI Level 6 Pipefitter to join the engineering and maintenance team at a high-capacity industrial plant in Dublin. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of complex high- and low-pressure piping systems across process and utility networks.

This is a hands‑on position ideal for a craftsperson with strong technical diagnostic capabilities, experience in heavy industrial environments, and a commitment to rigorous safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Installation: Layout, measure, fabricate, bend, assemble, and fit high- and low-pressure pipework systems using various materials, jointing techniques, and welding processes.
• Maintenance & Repair: Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid reactive troubleshooting/breakdown repairs on process plant equipment and pipe infrastructure.
• Drawing Interpretation: Read and interpret isometric drawings, mechanical schematics, structural templates, and P&ID diagrams to execute precision installations.
• CMMS Logging: Accurately document all completed work orders, inspections, and maintenance tasks within the site CMMS (e.g., MAXIMO).
• EHS & Compliance: Strictly adhere to site Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies, statutory regulations, permit-to-work systems (e.g., hot work, confined space, isolation/LOTO).
• Capital Projects: Support engineering teams with site upgrades, mechanical overhauls, and capital replacement programs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Certification: Qualified to QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft - Pipefitting (or SOLAS / National Craft Certificate equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years' post-qualification experience in a heavy industrial, pharmaceutical, water treatment, or continuous manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills:
• Proven capability in pipe bending, alignment, flange management, and jointing methods.
• Proficiency in reading complex isometric drawings and process flow diagrams.
• Competency in standard welding processes associated with industrial pipe fitting.
• Safety & Standards: In-depth working knowledge of industrial Health & Safety regulations and safe work protocols.