Pipefitter Journeyman

Marine Hydraulics International, LLC•San Diego, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Vigor Marine CM San Diego, a Vigor Marine Group company, is a certified Master Ship Repair Contractor for the U.S. Navy, specializing in ship repair and modernization projects for the Navy and Military Sealift Command. They perform maintenance and modernization on all classes of major surface vessels, including CVN, CG, DDG, and amphibious ships like LHD, LHA, LSD, LPD, and auxiliary ships. Their work covers Combatant, Hull, Mechanical and Electrical, and Habitability systems to support the U.S. Fleet's readiness and mission success. The Pipefitter is responsible for the proper removal and installation of various piping systems, including cutting, grinding, and prepping pipes. This role requires the ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and sketches, understand different joint designs according to MIL-STD -22D, and have basic knowledge of MIL-STD-777F and NSTP-278. The Pipefitter must also be able to obtain a Silver Braze certification, understand hazards associated with opening tanks and voids, and perform all required testing (hydrostatic, operational) in accordance with shipboard procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum five (5) years’ pipe and shipyard experience
Ability to read and understand basic work specs, drawings, and diagrams
Demonstrated knowledge of shipboard piping systems
Understands shipboard terminology utilizing MIL-SPEC and NAVSEA references
Demonstrated understanding of basic reading and mathematics is required for fit-up, lay-out, and fabrication of piping systems
Demonstrated ability to identify multiple types of fittings, and what they are used for
Demonstrated ability to identify different piping systems based off of abbreviations commonly used onboard the ship
Demonstrated understanding of TAC numbers used to identify locations throughout the ship
Maintains a silver braze qualification for CuNi (copper-nickel) piping systems onboard ships
Maintains fire-watch qualification
Complies with all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security Policies and Procedures
Demonstrates the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, putting the company values and commitments at the forefront of decisions and actions
Fosters openness and early detection of ethics, compliance, and contractual issues to support early intervention of nonconformities and/or compliance violations
Fulfills all training and development activities in accordance with designated deadlines
Contributes to the development of subordinates within the work group
Ensures the quality standards are adhered to by him/her and other subordinates within the work group
Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and sketches
Understanding of the different joint designs IAW with MIL-STD -22D
Basic knowledge of MIL-STD-777F, and NSTP-278
Ability to obtain a Silver Braze certification
General knowledge of the hazards associated with opening tanks and voids, including the installation of proper blanks and plugs to obtain Gas Free status

Responsibilities

Proper removal, and/or installation of various piping systems
Cutting, grinding, and prepping multiple sizes and material types of pipe
Accomplish all required testing (hydrostatic, operational, etc.) IAW shipboard procedures
Plans, prepares, installs, and maintains shipboard piping systems
Consults blueprints, work orders, schematics, or instructions; creates working procedure based on specifications
Gathers equipment and materials for the job
Installs various types of insulation and pipe covering; safely removes and properly discards of old coverings according to hazardous waste procedures and in accordance with company procedures
Inspects pipes, testing for pressure and leaks; reports and/or resolves problems
Maintains records, including safety logs and inspection details
Targets piping in shop for re-installation onboard the ship
Ensures daily clean-up of work site at end of each day
Performs other related duties as assigned