Pipefitter

Sundt Construction • Wylie, TX

5d

About The Position

Plan, lay out, and perform pipe fitting and fabrication work in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills when requested by project supervision. Take direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman. This is a safety-sensitive role involving physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions, with shifts of up to 12 hours.

Requirements

• Read and understand drawings, specifications, safety standards, and quality standards.
• Effectively use trade tools and equipment relevant to the work.
• Have industrial or commercial construction experience and an in-depth understanding of the pipefitter trade. Minimum experience varies by level: three years for Level I, four years for Level II, five years for Level III, and six or more years for Senior level.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety standards and procedures.
• Perform physical work that may involve reaching above shoulder height or below the waist, occasional stooping, kneeling, or bending, moving through confined or uneven areas, and climbing or balancing on frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Frequently grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects; occasionally lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds.
• Work shifts of up to 12 hours doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Share knowledge and teach others.
• Identify and eliminate waste, including waiting, rework, unnecessary transportation, material storage, and wasted time.
• Use trade mathematics proficiently.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications; explain deficiencies and take corrective action as necessary.
• Seek opportunities to improve work tasks, means, and methods, and learn from others.
• Maintain positive working relationships with crew members.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Produce high-quality work safely and productively.
• Provide feedback to help ensure materials, tools, equipment, and information are available for the work.
• Perform pipe fitting and fabrication according to applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Perform work in other crafts as requested by project supervision and appropriate to training and skills.
• Take direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed