NS Pipefitter Craftsman 1

Kiewit•Port Arthur, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Lay out, assemble, install, or maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. This intermediate-level position involves fabricating and installing piping, assembling and securing pipe components, installing equipment and supports, and hydro-testing piping systems. The work takes place on a construction/industrial site, with exposure to outdoor weather, noise, dust, confined or cluttered areas, and uneven surfaces. Irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays may be required.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
Working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and layout tools safely and efficiently.
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, a fit-for-duty medical examination, and a background check.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl while moving about a construction/industrial site.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; may need to access work areas more than 200 feet high using ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds.
Ability to work in and around confined and cluttered spaces and on uneven surfaces, and to complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction/industrial site.

Responsibilities

Read isometric drawings, take measurements, and fabricate and install piping efficiently.
Align, bolt, and clamp fabricated metal components into position for welding.
Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment to specifications by welding and threading joints.
Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation, and install items according to applicable plans and specifications.
Distinguish varying thicknesses and types of metal materials.
Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
Operate beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall.
Lay out and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports.
Hydro-test piping systems.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.