Pipefitter
Company:
- Mid Atlantic Fabrication LLC
Position:
- Pipefitter
Department:
- Operations
Location:
- Fairmont, WV
Direct Report:
- Welding Manager
Responsibilities:
- Read and understand plans and specifications including blue prints and isometric drawings
- Visualize two dimensional isometric drawings in three dimensions
- Inspect subordinate’s work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain, and take any corrective action needed
- Use appropriate hand and power tools to fit, install, disassemble, and/or remove:
- Specified type and size of pipe
- Pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceilings to hold pipe
- Install valves
- Couplings and other fittings
- Utilize threading machines for the installation of small bore screw pipe
- Utilize pipe cutting mechanisms including beveling machine to cut large bore pipe to specified lengths
- Lift, position and secure materials and work pieces during installation
- Utilize pipe fitting techniques and methods for different types of piping systems and pipe couplings including: butt welded, socket welded, threaded, grooved, and fused joints
- Calculates pipe take offs and completes mathematical calculations in accordance with industry practice
- Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards
- Plan and lay out the installation of large bore and small bore pipe around structural and mechanical elements by clearly communicating objectives with welders and fitter helpers
- Follow established job-site safety and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area
- Understand and implement lockout/tag out procedures in a safe manner.
- Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards
- All other duties as assigned by the site superintendent
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent walking and climbing (stairs, ladders, terrain)
- Frequent lifting (up to and including 50 pounds)
- Frequent bending, twisting and standing
- Exposure to working outdoors in all-weather conditions
- Ability to work more than 40 hours in any given week including weekend assignments as required
Experience:
- Must have five or more years of experience fitting screw, small bore, and large bore industrial piping
- Candidates should have previous experience with rigging of pipe for construction applications
- Must be able to read ISOs and create spool drawling
- Must have strong mathematical abilities
- Must be able to calculate tie in points and other site construction efforts in a high paced environment
- Must be able to forecast needs and prepare work accordingly
- Must have a working knowledge of pipeline fabrication
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Licenses or Certifications:
- NCCER Pipefitter Certification preferred
- OSHA 10 Certification preferred
EEO:
- Mid Atlantic Fabrication LLC (Mid Atlantic) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
Compensation/Benefits:
- Mid Atlantic Fabrication offers competitive salaries, benefit programs and a high paced professional workplace conducive to professional growth and development.
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