Sr. Pipe Leadman
About The Position
The Senior Pipefitter Leadman is a working supervisor who manages a crew of journeymen, apprentices, and helpers in fabricating, installing, maintaining, and testing complex piping systems. The position operates primarily in San Diego’s maritime and industrial sectors, including naval vessels, shipyards, and commercial facilities. The Leadman helps meet production schedules, enforces safety protocols, and ensures work complies with NAVSEA, military specifications (MIL-SPEC), and ASME standards. The role includes analyzing blueprints and system documents to calculate material needs and submitting purchase requests. The Leadman directs and trains the crew, plans and oversees piping work, monitors quality, coordinates and witnesses pressure testing, and coordinates activities with other trades and project management. Work takes place throughout shipyards and aboard ships, including elevated and confined areas.
Requirements
- At least 6–8 years of journey-level pipefitting experience.
- At least 2 years in a leadership, foreman, or leadman role within a shipyard or industrial marine environment.
- Exceptional knowledge of marine piping materials and specialized joining methods.
- Strong proficiency in blueprint reading, geometric layout, and advanced material takeoff calculations.
- Ability to pass shipyard-specific braze and/or weld qualification tests.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
- Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 50+ pounds; bend, stoop, climb scaffolds, and work on elevated surfaces, beams, ladders, and in confined spaces.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, climbing, reaching, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, and occasional crawling or working in reclined positions.
- Ability to hear warning signals and read and comprehend safety instructions, maintain general safety awareness, and avoid hazards in the work area.
- Vision sufficient for close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Nice To Haves
- Current or previous OSHA 10-Hour Maritime (Chapter 1915) certification.
Responsibilities
- Analyze blueprints, isometric drawings, and system schematics to calculate quantities of pipe, valves, flanges, fittings, and consumables needed for project phases.
- Determine material specifications, including materials, schedules, and pressure ratings required by contracts or MIL-SPECs.
- Prepare and submit purchase-order requests with accurate part numbers, quantities, and lead times.
- Direct daily operations for an assigned crew of pipefitters and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
- Assign daily work packages, manage labor hours, and track crew material usage.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate apprentices and junior journeymen in trade techniques, safety practices, and technical standards.
- Interpret blueprints, structural drawings, system schematics, isometric sketches, and MIL-SPECs to plan piping layouts.
- Oversee fabrication and installation of high-pressure fluid, gas, steam, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, including P-73 joint fit-up requirements, silver-brazing protocols, and alignment tolerances.
- Coordinate and witness hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure tests to verify system integrity.
- Enforce safety rules and PPE compliance and conduct toolbox talks.
- Verify workspace readiness, including gas-free certifications, hot-work permits, and proper ventilation.
- Coordinate with welders, mechanics, electricians, and project management to minimize delays and optimize workflow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
