Pipefitter

Emery Oleochemicals Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Oleochemicals Group is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to install and service piping systems, ensure proper insulation, and coordinate with affected departments to meet project requirements.

The role requires working extended hours as needed, passing a written skills test and respirator fitness exam, and maintaining a safe work environment in accordance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Pass written skills test.
• Pass respirator fit test.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, diagrams, specifications to plan work.
• Calculate, itemize, order, and gather requirements; coordinate schedule.
• Install piping by measuring, cutting, bending, shaping, fabricating, threading, soldering, and gluing.
• Insulate piping; maintain piping by tests and repairs.
• Document actions by completing records.
• Maintain safe working environment by following regulations and performing preventive maintenance.

Skills

Piping systems

Valve maintenance

Torch experience

Pipe welding

Pumps & seals

OT availability

Job description

Job Description

Plans work by studying blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and construction; calculates, itemizes, orders, and gathers requirements; coordinates schedule with affected departments.

Installs piping by measuring, cutting, bending, shaping, fabricating, threading, soldering, and gluing pipe using hand tools and equipment; insulates piping.

Maintains piping by conducting operating tests, identifying, and repairing problems.

Documents actions by completing records.

Keeps tools and equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical professional publications.

Accomplishes maintenance and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications

• Knowledge of piping systems including layouts, print reading, flanges, manways, gaskets, steam traps and tubing.
• Relief valves and general valve maintenance.
• Oxy-Act torch experience, relief valves and general valve maintenance.
• Special skill of pipe welding is a plus.
• General knowledge of pumps, compressors, agitators, bearings, and seals.
• Must be available to work over 8 hours/day and over 40 hours/week.

Note: Successful candidates must be able to pass a written skills test and pass respirator fit test.