Position Summary
Plan, lay-out, install, test, and repair all types of piping systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Maintain working knowledge of various types of pipe and pipe systems, including butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued, and fused joints.
- Read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate, and install piping efficiently.
- Align, bolt, and clamp components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding.
- Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints.
- Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation; install all other items according to plans and specifications.
- Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials.
- Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
- Operate tools such as beveling machines, cut-off grinders, pipe threaders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and Saw-Zall.
- Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports.
- Hydro test piping systems.
- Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, and determine time, costs, resources, or materials needed for tasks.
- Inspect subordinate's work for compliance, point out deficiencies, and take corrective actions.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; previous experience in the field or related area preferred.
- Strong working knowledge and skills relevant to the position.
- Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions; effective communication with management.
- Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools, layout tools, and measurement tools.
Requirements
- Constant movement around construction/industrial sites; ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
- Work in changing outdoor weather conditions.
- Work irregular hours, including weekends, overtime, and holidays.
- Use ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, scaffolds to access equipment or work areas, possibly exceeding 200 feet; ability to climb and maintain balance.
- Work in confined, cluttered, and uneven spaces.
- Complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
- Move items weighing up to 50 pounds across the site.
- Possess required tools.
- Observe safety rules, perform other duties as required.
- Pass drug, alcohol testing, medical, and background checks.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Other
- Industry: Construction
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