Pipefitter General Foreman

brownandrootexternal; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

FSAs

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Career development

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking an experienced Foreman/Journeyman Pipefitter to supervise daily piping tasks. Must read isometric drawings, identify location, size, and orientation of piping, and oversee installation and maintenance of piping systems, supports, and related equipment.

Responsibilities include planning work sequences, cutting, threading, bending, and assembling pipes, mounting hangers, and testing systems for leaks while ensuring safety rules are followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with related field experience.
• Ability to read isometrics and measurements from drawings.
• Experience supervising foremen/journeyman pipefitters in piping projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct Foremen/Journeyman Pipefitters to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Select pipes, supports, and fittings per job specs.
• Inspect site for obstructions and plan installation sequence.
• Cut, thread, and bend piping and install hangers/brackets.
• Assemble and install piping systems and related equipment.
• Weld pipe supports to structural members and test for leaks.

Skills

Read isometric drawings

Safety compliance

Plan work sequences

Read and interpret plans

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipe cutting tools

Threading machine

Pipe bending tools

Welding equipment

Job description

SUMMARY

Oversees and directs Foremen/Journeyman Pipefiiters to ensure daily tasks are carried out in a safe, timely and efficient manner. Must be able to read isometric drawings, derive location, orientation, size and diameter of piping or other equipment and any other tasks involved in installing/maintaining piping systems. Some of these duties may include lay outs, fabrication, assembly, installs and maintaining piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for steam, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and production and processing systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications.
• Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions.
• Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
• Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using threading machine.
• Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping.
• Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
• Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.
• May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions. May operate machinery to verify repair.
• Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
• Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Perform other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Work at heights without fear.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Will plan own work and delegate tasks to foremen/journeyman pipefitters in order to complete tasks in a safe, timely and efficient manner. Will typically report to a Site Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 1. Strength:
   a. Standing 60% Walking 20% Sitting 20%
   b. Lifting 50 lb.
   Carrying 50 lb.
   Pushing 70 ft-lb.
   Pulling 70 ft-lb.
2. 2. Climbing F
   Balancing F
3. 3. Stooping O
   Kneeling O
   Crouching O
   Crawling O
   Reaching C
   Handling C
   Fingering F

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)
F Frequently (34-66%)
C Constantly (67-100%)

BENEFITS:

• Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.