Master Pipefitter

About Feeney Brothers Utility Services: The Feeney Brothers focuses on Safety, community, integrity, and innovation are the cornerstones of our operations at Feeney Brothers. Headquartered in Dorchester, MA, we provide area utilities with comprehensive solutions for completing complex projects in urban, suburban, and rural settings. We equip our qualified workforce with state-of-the-art training and innovative tools to provide excellent service to our customers in the safest manner possible. We believe in respecting our neighbors and supporting the communities in which we work. And we treat our employees like family. That’s the Feeney way

Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

401k with match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee-paid short-term & long-term disability

Life Insurance

Comprehensive Training Programs

Work Hours/Travel:

Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM (hours may vary based on project requirements).

Overtime, weekend, and emergency response availability required.

Approximately 30% travel to job sites, permit offices, and pre-bid walks across Massachusetts and nearby states.

Occasional overnight travel based on project location and permit meetings.

Job Summary:

The Master Pipefitter leads the planning, permitting, execution, and inspection of high-pressure piping systems in natural gas and underground utility infrastructure projects across Massachusetts and the Northeast. As the designated Responsible License Holder (RLH), this position ensures full compliance with 528 CMR, OSHA, and company standards. The role is both strategic and hands-on—blending field leadership with regulatory oversight to ensure safety, quality, and project success.

Responsibilities:

- Serve as Responsible License Holder for all high-pressure piping scopes in Massachusetts.

- Oversee the permitting, installation, and inspection of high-pressure steam, hot water, geothermal, and natural gas piping systems.

- Collaborate with Engineering and Project Management on project design reviews and constructability planning.

- Interpret complex blueprints, piping schematics, and site drawings to guide field teams.

- Lead field execution of trenching, backfilling, shoring, and confined space entry related to mechanical utility systems.

- Conduct and sign off on all required inspections per state and local requirements; interface directly with AHJs and local municipalities.

- Supervise and mentor a field team of Pipefitters, Laborers, and Utility Technicians to ensure adherence to project scope, safety protocols, and state codes.

- Develop and implement job-specific work plans, task hazard analyses (THAs), and quality control procedures.

- Assist in material takeoffs, procurement, and inventory management to support efficient jobsite readiness.

- Contribute to project bids and estimates, identifying labor, materials, and timeline inputs.

- Support root cause analysis of issues, corrective actions, and field performance improvements.

- Train and certify junior staff in field competencies related to high-pressure systems and trench safety.

- Ensure documentation of jobsite activities, inspections, signoffs, and compliance reports.

- Expert knowledge of 528 CMR, Mass plumbing and gas codes, OSHA, & trench safety standards.

- Mastery in high- and low-pressure piping systems including steam, hydronic heating, geothermal, and natural gas distribution.

- Skilled in field leadership, job planning, and compliance documentation.

- Strong command of confined space, excavation, and shoring safety protocols.

- Proficient in reading construction documents, mechanical drawings, and as-builts.

- High-level communication and collaboration skills to interface with project stakeholders, engineers, and inspectors.

- Effective time management and problem-solving capabilities under tight project deadlines.

- Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam) and field documentation tools.

- Understanding labor union workforce dynamics is a plus.

- Supervisory Responsibilities:

- Directly supervises 5–10 crew members (Pipefitters, Laborers, Utility Technicians).

- Provides hands-on field mentorship, performance feedback, and quality control oversight.

- Coordinates daily work assignments, safety briefings, and project updates with site supervision.