Pipefitter Journeyman

Marine Hydraulics International, LLC•San Diego, CA

9d•$29 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Pipefitter is responsible for properly removing and/or installing shipboard piping systems. The work includes cutting, grinding, and preparing different sizes and materials of pipe. The role requires reading blueprints, diagrams, and sketches; understanding joint designs in accordance with MIL-STD-22D; and basic knowledge of MIL-STD-777F and NSTP-278. The Pipefitter must be able to obtain a Silver Braze certification, understand hazards associated with opening tanks and voids, install appropriate blanks and plugs to obtain Gas Free status, and conduct required testing, including hydrostatic and operational tests, in accordance with shipboard procedures. The position plans, prepares, installs, and maintains shipboard piping systems. It involves consulting drawings and work instructions, gathering materials and equipment, installing and removing insulation and pipe coverings, inspecting and testing pipes, keeping safety and inspection records, preparing piping in the shop for reinstallation aboard ships, and cleaning the work site daily. The work is primarily aboard ships or in industrial settings and includes working at heights and in confined spaces.

Requirements

Minimum five years of pipe and shipyard experience.
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 piping-system fit-up, layout, and fabrication.
Ability to identify multiple types of fittings and their uses.
Ability to identify piping systems based on 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 piping joint designs in accordance with MIL-STD-22D.
General knowledge of the hazards associated with opening tanks and voids, including installation of blanks and plugs to obtain Gas Free status.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Properly remove and/or install various shipboard piping systems.
Cut, grind, and prepare pipes of multiple sizes and material types.
Read blueprints, diagrams, sketches, work orders, schematics, and instructions, and develop work procedures based on specifications.
Apply knowledge of piping joint designs in accordance with MIL-STD-22D and basic knowledge of MIL-STD-777F and NSTP-278.
Obtain a Silver Braze certification and conduct required hydrostatic, operational, and other testing in accordance with shipboard procedures.
Understand hazards associated with opening tanks and voids and install proper blanks and plugs to obtain Gas Free status.
Plan, prepare, install, and maintain shipboard piping systems.
Gather equipment and materials needed for jobs.
Install insulation and pipe covering; safely remove and properly dispose of old coverings in accordance with hazardous-waste and company procedures.
Inspect pipes for pressure and leaks and report and/or resolve problems.
Maintain records, including safety logs and inspection details.
Target piping in the shop for reinstallation aboard ships.
Clean the work site at the end of each day.
Comply with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security policies and procedures.
Meet required training and development deadlines and contribute to the development of subordinates.
Ensure quality standards are followed by the employee and other subordinates in the work group.
Promote professional and ethical conduct and early identification of ethics, compliance, contractual, and nonconformity issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned.