Pipefitter

Perdiem Available

Position:

- Pipefitter

Department:

- Operations

Location:

- Traveling is Required. Per Diem offered

Direct Report:

- Operations 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

- MEC Construction LLC is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: On the road