Lead Pipefitter: Team Leader for Piping Installations

Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC is seeking a pipefitter to lay out, install, and maintain vessels' piping systems, including heat and power, hot water, hydraulic and oil lines.

The candidate should have at least three years of pipefitting experience, the ability to read blueprints, and strong leadership and communication skills. The role requires on-site work in Pascagoula, MS, with responsibilities including ensuring systems meet specifications and supervising crew.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or work objectives.
• Ability to effectively plan work procedures, equipment, material, and manpower needs.
• Ability to effectively build and lead a productive work group and to perform as a member of supervisory team.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a pipefitter; capable of operating a cutting torch and tack welding.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Follows blueprints and uses hand tools and shop machines.
• Cuts and bores holes in bulkheads and decks for installation of pipes.
• Cuts and threads pipe and pipefittings.
• Connects pipes to fixtures and test systems for leaks, ensuring that the system meets specifications.
• Inspects work for compliance with blueprints, drawings and or specifications.
• Tasks employees with daily assignments by use of task sheets.
• Monitors job activity of employees, answers question, provides guidance, and solves problems.
• Selects, supervises, and instructs employees.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Planning

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cutting torch

Job description

Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC is seeking a pipefitter to lay out, install, and maintain vessels' piping systems, including heat and power, hot water, hydraulic and oil lines.

The candidate should have at least three years of pipefitting experience, the ability to read blueprints, and strong leadership and communication skills. The role requires on-site work in Pascagoula, MS, with responsibilities including ensuring systems meet specifications and supervising crew.