Journeyman Pipefitter

A/Z Corporation; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A/Z Corporation is seeking a Pipefitter to participate in installation, maintenance and inspection of HVAC, utility and process piping systems. The role involves working with various piping materials and following blueprints and safety procedures at site locations.

Responsibilities include measuring, cutting, bending, assembling pipe sections, and coordinating with team to ensure quality and timely completion. OSHA 10 certification and state license are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of field experience or completed trade school/apprenticeship.
• Knowledge of industrial construction materials and methods.
• State certification or license required; OSHA 10 certification.
• Permits and safety procedures including JHA and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Attend location regularly; may be at A/Z office or project site.
• Work on piping systems: heating, chilled water, steam, condensate, gas, chemicals, etc.
• Measure, cut, thread or bend pipe to required angles.
• Read blueprints and isometrics to determine work details.
• Assemble pipe sections and fittings; install valves and fixtures.
• Identify faulty equipment or materials and report to supervisors.
• Direct helpers or apprentices in assigned tasks.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping on site.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Documentation

Customer satisfaction

Record keeping

Education

Trade school or apprenticeship

Tools

Pipe cutters

Pipe-threading machines

Pipe-bending machines

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pipefitter will participate in the installation or maintenance and inspection of HVAC, Utility and Process piping systems.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site;
• Works on systems that include Heating Hot Water, Chilled Water, Steam, Condensate, Compressed Air, Process Fluids, Chemical, Fuel Oil, Gasses, and other related systems;
• Works with materials that include carbon steel, stainless steel, plastics, fiberglass, copper, (brazed, soft soldered and pro-press);
• Measure, cut, thread or bend pipe to required angle using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines or pipe-bending machines;
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes or fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels;
• Test pipes or fixtures for leaks using various methods;
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering or brazing equipment;
• Perform proper fit-up of pipe, fittings and flanges for open root butt welding and socket welding.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances or fixtures using hand or power tools;
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors;
• Direct helpers or apprentices in appropriate tasks;
• Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, plans or specifications to determine work details or procedures;
• Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
• Participate in site housekeeping;
• Interact with co-workers in an attentive courteous manner;
• Additional duties as directed by management.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Experience: 5 years of Field Experience, trade school or apprenticeship;
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in industrial construction;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to keep hand and arm steady;
• Be highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations;
• Good documentation and record keeping;
• Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports and material requests;
• Competency in Permit Required Confined Space;
• Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA);
• Appropriate state certification or license;
• OSHA 10 certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform tasks in all aspects of construction sites; ability to climb ladders and crawl as needed; ability to work from aerial lifts; ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Industrial manufacturing facilities
• Power generating facilities
• Chemical manufacturing
• Healthcare & Institutional
• Pharmaceutical facilities including GMP - Aseptic and non-Aseptic Areas and Non GMP Areas
• Commercial and offices spaces