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 fabricating and installing piping, assembling and securing pipe components, installing equipment and supports, hydrotesting systems, and ensuring work complies with contract plans and specifications. The position requires working at heights and in confined spaces, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and being available for overtime, nights, and weekends as workload requires.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent, along with prior 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 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 piping types and 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 in position for welding.
Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications using welding and threaded joints.
Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation, and install items according to applicable plans and specifications.
Distinguish varying thicknesses and types of metal materials.
Handle and apply rigging equipment securely.
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.
Hydrotest piping systems.
Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, and materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinate employees' work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.