Arc Energy Services

Overview

The Pipefitter is responsible for the installation, layout, fabrication, assembly, and testing of piping systems onboard ships under construction, repair, or conversion. The company is a veteran owned contractor providing project, maintenance, and outage support throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Layout, cut, fit, and install metal piping systems onboard ships and in shop settings.
• Read and interpret piping isometric drawings, blueprints, work packages, and ship specifications.
• Prepare piping for welding by performing precise measurements, beveling, grinding, and fitting operations.
• Secure pipe systems using hangers, supports, brackets, and clamps according to design specifications.
• Work with various types of piping materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, copper-nickel, PVC, and others.
• Install valves, pumps, gauges, and other components as required by system layout.
• Perform hydrostatic and air testing to ensure system integrity and leak-proof installation.
• Operate cutting, threading, bending, and other pipefitting tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work in confined spaces, tanks, bilges, overheads, and occasionally in elevated or difficult-to-access locations.
• Maintain safe working conditions and ensure compliance with OSHA and shipyard safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, welders, quality inspectors, and other trades to complete tasks on schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of pipefitting experience in shipbuilding, industrial, or marine environments.
• Completion of an apprenticeship or formal training program preferred.
• Strong understanding of pipefitting principles, techniques, and trade tools.
• Ability to read and interpret isometric piping drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with shipbuilding standards and codes (NAVSEA, ABS, USCG, etc.).
• Experience working in confined spaces and complying with shipyard safety protocols.
• Capable of using precision measuring instruments (tape measure, levels, squares).
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in physically demanding environments.
• OSHA 10 or 30 (Maritime) preferred.
• Brazing or welding certifications are a plus.
• Confined Space and Fall Protection Training preferred.
• NAVSEA pipefitter qualifications for government/defense contracts preferred.

Additional Information

• Work is performed in shipyard environments including shipboard and shop areas.
• Exposure to loud noise, heat, dust, fumes, and potentially hazardous materials is common.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hats, steel-toe boots, gloves, goggles, and respirators.
• May involve night shifts, weekends, or extended hours to meet project deadlines.