Pipefitter/Pipelayer

MEB; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Virginia is seeking a skilled Pipefitter/Pipelayer to lay out and install piping systems for various projects. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience, effective communication skills, and must adhere to safety protocols. This role involves heavy lifting and working in various environments, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 2-4 years of verifiable experience working with piping systems in industrial construction.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and be legally eligible to work in the US.
• Must have own transportation to job site.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fabricate, assemble, and install piping and systems.
• Inspect work sites to ensure structural integrity.
• Assist in the installation of underground utilities.

Skills

Manual labor in diverse environments

Effective communication skills

Ability to read and follow blueprints

Heavy lifting capability

Adherence to safety policies

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Our team is looking for a skilledPipefitter/Pipelayerto lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping and systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, and/or industrial process systems in support of our various construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. To succeed, you must ensure that you live by MEB’s core values on the project daily and that quality, health, and safety standards on site are your top priority.

If you are a hardworking, safety-conscious tradesman that is committed to performing quality work and doing your part to ensure the successful completion of our projects, then we’d like to meet you!

Pipefitter Core Areas of Responsibility.

• Select the type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
• Inspect work sites to determine the presence of obstructions and ensure holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Plan the sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.
• Cut pipe using saws, torches, and/or a pipe machine.
• Thread, fuse, and bend pipe appropriate equipment
• Assemble and install a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, FRP, copper, lead, steel, stainless steel, ductile iron, and plastic materials.
• Use hand or power tools to secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers.
• Test, flush, and chlorinate piping systems
• May weld holding fixtures to structural steel members.
• Assist in the installation of industrial process equipment such as pumps, screens, gates, valves, and other machinery.
• Maintain knowledge of all tools required to perform the pipe discipline.

Pipelayer Core Areas of Responsibility.

• Assist in the installation of underground utilities
• Assist in the installation of piping and equipment at industrial facilities including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, and shipyards.
• Prepare grades for the installation of piping and ductbanks
• Cut, prepare, and assemble pipe systems of various materials including but not limited to PVC, HDPE, ductile iron, copper, steel, and concrete pipe.
• Carry and clean various materials as directed.
• May be required to shovel or rake materials.
• Must be safety minded and adhere to all safety policies.
• Additional responsibilities as directed by the foreman/leadman
• At least 2-4 years of verifiable experience working with piping systems in industrial construction and/or installation experience
• Ability to read, understand, and follow blueprints, diagrams, grades, and instructions from supervisors, lay out the job, and within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Able to perform manual labor in all types of environments and conditions, including heavy lifting (in excess of 50 lbs.) and working at heights with comfort and ease for an 8 – 10-hour workday.
• Interpersonal competencies include a drive for results, the need for closure, effective oral communication skills, organization, planning, trust, respect, being dependable, and cooperation.
• Good housekeeping standards and ability to observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to management.
• May be required to satisfactorily demonstrate craft certification through written and/ or performance test, developed and prepared by independent third party.

Requirements.

• 18 years of Age
• Able to Pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• If assigned to a government project, US citizenship, and a clear background check may be required.

Additional Requirements for Craftworkers.

• Must have own transportation to and from job site every workday (driver's license not required)
• Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.