Journeyman Pipefitter – Shipyard Marine Systems

Continental Maritime of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Maritime of San Diego seeks a skilled Pipefitter Journeyman to install, remove, and inspect shipboard piping on San Diego vessels. The role requires reading blueprints/diagrams, understanding MIL-STD/NAVSEA references, and maintaining safety and quality standards aboard ships.

Candidates should have a minimum of five years in pipework at shipyards, be able to obtain a Silver Braze certification, and work in a dynamic maritime environment with strong emphasis on safety and team

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years' pipe and shipyard experience.
• Ability to read and understand basic work specs, drawings, and diagrams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of shipboard piping systems.
• Understands shipboard terminology utilizing MIL-SPEC and NAVSEA references.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic reading and mathematics is required for fit-up, lay-out, and fabrication of piping systems.
• Demonstrated ability to identify multiple types of fittings, and what they are used for.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepares, installs, and maintains shipboard piping systems.
• Consults blueprints, work orders, schematics, or instructions; creates working procedures based on specifications.
• Gathers equipment and materials for the job.
• Installs insulation and pipe coverings; disposes of old coverings per hazardous waste procedures.
• Inspects pipes, tests for pressure and leaks; reports or resolves problems.
• Maintains safety records and inspection details.
• Targets piping in shop for re-installation onboard the ship.
• Ensures daily clean-up of work site at end of day.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Pipefitting

Blueprint reading

MIL-STD NAVSEA

Silver braze

Fire-watch

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Continental Maritime of San Diego seeks a skilled Pipefitter Journeyman to install, remove, and inspect shipboard piping on San Diego vessels. The role requires reading blueprints/diagrams, understanding MIL-STD/NAVSEA references, and maintaining safety and quality standards aboard ships.

Candidates should have a minimum of five years in pipework at shipyards, be able to obtain a Silver Braze certification, and work in a dynamic maritime environment with strong emphasis on safety and team