Pipefitter Journeyman

Kiewit•Greenville, MS

About The Position

The Pipefitter Journeyman plans, lays out, installs, tests, and repairs piping systems in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role involves working with a variety of pipe types and joints, reading isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing piping, and setting up equipment and supports. The position also includes checking subordinate work for compliance and correcting deficiencies. Work may take place outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces, and may involve overtime, nights, and weekends as workload requires.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Strong 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.
Proficiency in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools.
Must have all required tools.
Able to meet all physical requirements.
Able to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, potentially exceeding 200 feet.
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.

Responsibilities

Maintain working knowledge of pipe and piping systems, including butt-welded, socket-welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued, and fused joints.
Read isometric drawings, take measurements, and efficiently fabricate and install piping.
Align, bolt, and clamp fabricated metal 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 in accordance with plans and specifications.
Distinguish different metal types and thicknesses.
Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
Operate beveling machines, cut-off grinders, pipe threaders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall.
Lay out and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports.
Hydro-test piping systems.
Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, and materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain corrective action, and take action as needed.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.