Lead Pipefitter - Industrial Piping & Commissioning

Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO); Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO) seeks a skilled pipefitter to plan, install, and maintain piping systems for commercial and industrial projects in Marietta, GA. You will weld, join, and install water distribution, wastewater, and process piping, while ensuring safety and compliance with codes and standards.

The role requires experience with steam, hot water, heating, cooling, and related systems; you will supervise a team and coordinate with site management to meet project timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or trade apprenticeship required.
• NCCER certification or LU 72 union membership preferred; state licensure requirements apply.
• Five years’ pipefitter experience preferred.
• Ability to manage team members and multiple projects.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building code regulations related to piping.
• MIG and TIG welding on various piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project progress and report to the job site manager.
• Order, invoice, and manage materials and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and safety inspections.
• Configure pipe systems blueprint and plan layouts.
• Shut off steam, water, chemicals before work.
• Cut, bend, and weld metals such as carbon and stainless steel.
• Install piping segments with welding or other methods.
• Lead junior technicians in complex repairs.
• Coordinate hole placements with management.
• Perform tests on pipe systems.
• Repair and reinforce damaged piping.

Skills

Pipefitting

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

Mig welding

Tig welding

Job description

Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO) seeks a skilled pipefitter to plan, install, and maintain piping systems for commercial and industrial projects in Marietta, GA. You will weld, join, and install water distribution, wastewater, and process piping, while ensuring safety and compliance with codes and standards.

The role requires experience with steam, hot water, heating, cooling, and related systems; you will supervise a team and coordinate with site management to meet project timelines.