Pipefitter Journeyman

Kiewit•Abilene, TX

19d

About The Position

Plan, lay out, install, test, and repair piping systems in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role involves working with various types of pipe and joints, interpreting isometric drawings, fabricating and installing piping, and laying out and installing equipment and supports. The Pipefitter Journeyman also performs hydrostatic testing, uses rigging equipment and trade tools, estimates resources and materials for work activities, and inspects subordinate work for compliance with contract requirements. The position requires meeting physical demands, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and working at heights and in confined spaces, potentially exceeding 200 feet. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be required based on workload.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous 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 tools, hand tools, power tools, layout tools, and measurement tools.
Ability to meet all physical requirements.
Must have all required tools.
Ability to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, potentially exceeding 200 feet.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability 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 fabricate and install piping efficiently.
Align, bolt, and clamp fabricated metal components into position for welding.
Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications, including 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 thicknesses and types of metal materials.
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, and explain and take corrective action.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.