Pipefitter Journeyman
Plaquemine, LA, US
Requisition ID: 157892
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
- Reading isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing piping efficiently
- Align, bolt, and clamp together 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; and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications
- Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials
- Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
- Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, pipe threaders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall
- Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports
- Hydro test piping systems
- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
Qualifications
• Experience as a Journeyman Pipefitter in a powerplant/industrial setting is required.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
Requirements
so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor
weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access
required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and
maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across
construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background
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Nearest Major Market: Baton Rouge