Pipefitter Helper 1

Marine Hydraulics International, LLC•San Diego, CA

3d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Vigor Marine CM San Diego is hiring a Pipefitter Helper 1 to support shipboard piping work, including the removal and installation of piping systems. The work involves cutting, grinding, and preparing pipes of different sizes and materials, as well as fitting, laying out, fabricating, and maintaining shipboard piping systems. The role requires reading blueprints, diagrams, sketches, work specifications, and instructions; applying shipboard standards and terminology; and performing required testing, such as hydrostatic and operational tests, in accordance with shipboard procedures. The position also involves working with silver-brazed CuNi piping, fire-watch duties, and understanding hazards associated with opening tanks and voids, including the use of blanks and plugs to obtain Gas Free status. Employees gather materials and equipment, prepare work procedures from specifications, install insulation and pipe coverings, safely remove and discard old coverings according to hazardous-waste and company procedures, inspect piping for pressure and leaks, and report or resolve problems. Other duties include targeting piping in the shop for reinstallation aboard ships, maintaining safety and inspection records, cleaning the work site daily, complying with company policies and procedures, and performing related duties as assigned. Work is primarily aboard ships and in shipyard, shop, warehouse, and other industrial environments. The role involves frequent movement around the shipyard, work at heights and in confined spaces, and exposure to industrial conditions and potential hazards while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to read and understand basic work specifications, drawings, and diagrams.
Demonstrated knowledge of shipboard piping systems.
Understanding of shipboard terminology and use of MIL-SPEC and NAVSEA references.
Basic reading and mathematics skills for pipe fit-up, layout, and fabrication.
Ability to identify multiple types of fittings and their uses.
Ability to identify piping systems using abbreviations commonly used aboard ships.
Understanding of TAC numbers used to identify locations throughout a ship.
Maintains a silver braze qualification for CuNi (copper-nickel) piping systems aboard ships.
Maintains a fire-watch qualification.
Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and sketches and understand joint designs in accordance with MIL-STD-22D; basic knowledge of MIL-STD-777F and NSTP-278.
Ability to obtain a Silver Braze certification.
General knowledge of hazards associated with opening tanks and voids, including installation of blanks and plugs to obtain Gas Free status.
Ability to perform required shipboard testing procedures.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces, move around shipyard environments, ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and ramps, and move equipment and boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
Commitment to professional and ethical conduct, company values, and early detection of ethics, compliance, and contractual issues.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, install, and maintain shipboard piping systems.
Remove and install piping, including cutting, grinding, and preparing pipes of various sizes and materials.
Read blueprints, work orders, schematics, diagrams, sketches, and instructions, and create working procedures based on specifications.
Gather equipment and materials needed for assigned work.
Install insulation and pipe coverings; safely remove and discard old coverings according to hazardous-waste and company procedures.
Inspect pipes and test for pressure and leaks; report or resolve problems.
Perform required hydrostatic, operational, and other testing according to shipboard procedures.
Target piping in the shop for reinstallation aboard ships.
Maintain records, including safety logs and inspection details.
Ensure daily cleanup of the work site.
Comply with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security policies and procedures.
Meet training and development deadlines and contribute to subordinate development within the work group.
Adhere to quality standards and help ensure they are followed by subordinates.
Perform other related duties as assigned.