Pipefitter Journeyman - Night Shift

Kiewit•Abilene, TX

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 multiple pipe types and joining systems, the ability to interpret isometric drawings, and skill in fabricating and installing piping. The position also involves installing equipment and supports, hydrotesting piping, estimating work needs, and inspecting subordinate work for compliance.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent, along 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, 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, which may exceed 200 feet.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends as workload requires.

Responsibilities

Maintain working knowledge of pipe types 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 by welding and threading joints.
Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation, and install items in accordance with applicable plans and specifications.
Distinguish between varying 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.
Hydrotest 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 them, and take corrective action as needed.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.