Overview
An Industrial Pipefitter will assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems on steam, fluid or gas systems. The work may include working in various environments, including underground areas and at heights exceeding 300 ft.
Responsibilities
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work, including locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Identify all tools required for tasks.
- Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
- Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications.
- Install valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems according to plans and applicable specifications.
- Perform tests to ensure the quality of the pipe and piping systems.
- Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
Requirements
- Must have 4+ years working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter.
- Must be able to read prints and illustrate thorough knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills.
- Must have good leadership and communication skills.
- Must have experience on an industrial construction project.
- Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
- Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and manufacturers manuals and instructions.
- Good problem-solving abilities.
- Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
- Good reading comprehension.
- Ability to work with others – team player.
- Ability to work independently – minimal supervision.
- Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
- A commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.
Additional Information
- Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions while wearing appropriate PPE.
- Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, masks, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and steel-toed work boots.