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 requires working knowledge of different pipe materials, systems, and joint types, as well as the ability to read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate piping, and install it efficiently. The position also involves assembling and securing piping components, positioning materials and workpieces, handling rigging equipment, installing equipment and supports, and hydro-testing piping systems. The journeyman may inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, and explain or take corrective action. Work may be outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces, and may require overtime, night, and weekend work based on workload.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with 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.
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

Plan, lay out, install, test, and repair piping systems according to applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
Maintain working knowledge of pipe types and pipe 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 product components in position for welding.
Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints.
Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation, and install items according to applicable plans and specifications.
Distinguish between metal material 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, or materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, and explain or take corrective action.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.