Pipefitter Journey

Saulsbury Industries; Bismarck (ND); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saulsbury Industries in Bismarck, ND, is seeking a skilled pipefitter/maintenance technician to install and repair piping systems across industrial facilities. You will read sketches and specs, bend and thread pipe, and work with crews of electricians, welders, carpenters, and painters.

Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience, hold a high school diploma or GED, and pass safety training and drug tests.

Qualifications

• Reading work orders, technical manuals, and safety procedures.
• Ability to pass safety trainings and drug tests.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or work from sketches, plans, and specifications.
• Install and repair piping systems using various joints and fittings.
• Lockout/tagout procedures to secure equipment.
• Inspect worksites for obstructions and ensure structural integrity.
• Dismantle equipment to access parts and maintain trays and equipment.
• Work with multiple crafts (electrician, welder, carpenter, painter).
• Maintain pipe supports and related hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Complete paperwork documenting repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Safety procedures

Rigging safety

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

* Prepares and/or works from sketches, plans, specifications, and roughing-in sheets in accord with approved trade practices. Interprets graphic symbols on piping drawings.* Installs and repairs piping systems using flanged, screwed, bell and spigot, compression, and soldered joints* Perform lockout and tag procedures to secure and deactivate equipment, and checks local point to ensure proper lockout procedures are used.* Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness.* Bends pipe, using pipe bending tools and pipe bending machine. Cuts pipe, using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine. Threads pipe by hand or by power driven equipment.* Dismantles equipment or devices to gain access to and remove defective parts or components. Enters safe vessels, towers, and columns for installation and maintenance of trays and cleaning.* Performs work area clean-up and safety-related duties.* Completes paperwork documenting repair and maintenance activities. Gives suitable assignments to helpers.* Works in association with all crafts (electrician, welder, carpenter, or painter) when conditions, schedule, or workload warrants or as directed by management.* Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers, using hand tools and power tools.* Requires working in operating facilities and observing and abiding by additional safety policies and procedures.* Other duties as assigned- Uses basic knowledge of regulations and requirements. Determines methods and materials needed to accomplish assigned tasks.- Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation, and following blueprints.- Perform miscellaneous tasks that require manually moving materials, tools, and equipment and using hand tools and power tools.* 48 months of experience in work involving a variety of layout, installation, and maintenance tasks* Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent* Possess valid drivers' license with a good driving record* On a continual basis, promotes an awareness of environmental, health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment and ensures compliance with all accompany policies* Ability to pass drug test as mandated by the Saulsbury Industries and Department of Transportation anti-drug program* Must attend and successfully complete Saulsbury Industries safety training education* Attends safety meetings and specialty training as directed by management* Attends various training classes as may be assigned by management* Perform related duties and responsibilities as required* Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work* Knowledge of basic rigging safety practices.* Manual and finger dexterity* Eye-hand coordination* Depth perception* Ability to see things clearly that are beyond arm's reach (far visual acuity)* Ability to see small detail* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds* Ability to climb 30-foot ladders without resting* Ability to maintain balance on catwalks and narrow work spaces* Ability to stand for long periods of time* Ability to reach above head while sitting or standing* Ability to reach below knees while standing* Ability to stoop or kneel* Ability to work 50 or more hours each week* Reading comprehension skill to understand work orders, written instructions, technical manuals, safety procedures, and parts catalogs* Mathematical skill to perform basic calculations* Oral communication skills for routine and technical information exchange with coworkers, supervisors, or other personnel* Skill in using hand signals* Ability to evaluate work conditions and quality, and to make decisions regarding course of actions (decision making)* Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions* Interpersonal skills to cooperate with co-workers, supervisors, and members of other crafts* Ability to work under time pressure* Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations* Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions* Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions* Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work* Responds to request to work overtime when conditions warrant and directed by managementSaulsbury Industries provides engineering, general construction, electrical & instrumentation, and fabrication services to heavy industrial markets. We manage turnkey, grassroots, engineering, construction, and procurement (EPC), electrical transmission & distribution services, and E&I projects for clients nationwide. Saulsbury has provided services to a diverse energy sector for more than 50 years.Our reputation has been built on honesty and integrity to our clients and employees through the continuous commitments to safety, quality, growth, and mutual profitability. We offer stable employment, career advancement and a commitment to the work/life balance of our employees. Most importantly, we bring our \"safety first and foremost\" value that has yielded one of the preeminent records for incident-free operations in the construction industry.Saulsbury is capable of handling projects in size from under $100,000 to more than $100 million. We have offices located in Odessa, Dallas, Port Arthur, Henderson, Abilene, and Bismarck ND. Visit our website at**Saulsbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer**