Pipefitter-Craftsman 1

Kiewit•Ridgeland, MS

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. The role involves reading isometric drawings, measuring, fabricating and installing piping, assembling and securing piping components, installing equipment and supports, and hydrotesting piping systems. The position is performed at a construction or industrial site with changing outdoor weather conditions. It may involve irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays, as well as accessing work areas by ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds. The employee must comply with safety and project rules and may perform other duties as required.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
Must possess 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.
Must have required tools.
Must pass Fit For Duty Testing.
A U.S. driver's license may be required.
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
Must be able to move about a construction or industrial site and stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; work-area access may exceed 200 feet.
Must be able to move and work in confined and cluttered places and on uneven surfaces.
Must be able to complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.

Responsibilities

Read isometric drawings, take measurements, and fabricate and install piping efficiently.
Align, bolt, and clamp fabricated metal product components in 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 between different metal thicknesses and types.
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.
Hydrotest piping systems.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.