Pipe Planner

Bollinger-Shipyards; Lockport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Lockport, LA is seeking a Pipe Planner to coordinate pipe fitting and welding activities. The role requires reading blueprints and drawings, strong organization, and coordination across project teams.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in pipe craft, basic MS Office skills, and the ability to multi-task while maintaining high-quality standards. This is an on-site position at our Lockport facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of pipe craft experience.
• Basic computer skills, especially MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and sequence pipe fitting and pipe welding operations to maximize efficiency.
• Structural drawings understanding is a plus for planning within build strategy.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, isometrics and drawings for fabrication and installation requirements.
• Create detailed work orders and packages to guide workers and monitor milestones.
• Act as central contact between project management, QA, scheduling and field teams.
• Ensure piping fabrications and welds meet company and project standards.

Skills

Pipe fitting

Pipe welding

MS Office

Blueprint reading

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Job description

Job Title: Pipe Planner

Location: Lockport, LA

Position Overview: The Pipe Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating pipe fitting and pipe welding activities within the organization. This role requires a solid understanding of pipe craft at the fitting and welding levels, as well as proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications. The Pipe Planner will need to effectively read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings, while demonstrating strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and sequence pipe fitting and pipe welding operations, ensuring all tasks are optimally organized to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• An understanding of Structural drawing and the ability to plan pipe within the confines of a build strategy is a plus.
• Read, analyze, and interpret complex blueprints, isometrics, and technical drawings to ensure exact fabrication and installation requirements are met.
• Create detailed work orders and work packages to guide pipe fitters and pipe welders and monitor progress to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Act as a central point of contact between project management, quality control, scheduling, and field production teams.
• Ensure all piping fabrications and pipe welds comply with established company and industry standards and project specifications.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of (3) years of pipe craft experience.
• Basic computer skills, particularly in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in pipe fitting and pipe welding techniques.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Proficiency in using MS Office applications.
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret technical documents accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.