Pipefitter Foreman - Civil Construction in Dickinson, ND

Rice Lake West•Fargo, ND

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Rice Lake West is seeking an experienced Pipefitter Foreman to lead crews on a Public Works project in Dickinson, ND. The project involves piping with diameters ranging from 1/2" to 48", which can be installed either underground or above ground. The piping materials include 20" bolted steel and 1/2" - 4" PVC and CPVC.

Requirements

Ability to read a folding rule to the nearest fraction of an inch.
Ability to read an engineer's rule to the nearest hundredth of a foot.
Ability to measure objects.
Ability to read and interpret drawings.
Must be able to visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability and willingness to climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffold.
Ability and willingness to work on structural steel up to 250 feet in height.
Proficiency in shooting grade by use of grade rod, transit, level, and/or laser.
Ability to operate power tools including pipe cutter, pipe bender, welder, grinder, and sander.
Must pass a pre-placement medical exam.

Nice To Haves

May require appropriate training and licensing to perform some activities.

Responsibilities

Layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, and maintenance of piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems.
Selecting type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
Cutting pipe using various tools.
Assembly and installation of metal pipe and pipe fittings.
Joining piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
Securing pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers.
Installation and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Testing piping systems for leaks.