Pipefitter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience working as a Pipefitter or in a similar craft, or a combination of work experience and training.
• Multiple years of experience as a journeyman.
• Strong working knowledge of the Pipefitter craft, including pipe-fitting techniques and methods for different types of piping systems and pipe couplings.
• Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for the crew.
• Must have all necessary tools, as listed in the Pipefitter tool list.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a supervisor.
• One or more of the following certifications: NCCER Pipefitting, NCCER Rigger, NCCER Project Supervision, or NCCER Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise planning, layout, installation, testing, and repair of piping systems in accordance with plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Plan and coordinate the efforts of lead workers and craft employees, and motivate the crew to work safely, correctly, and efficiently.
• Perform the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under supervision.
• Lead and support safety processes and programs, promote a goal of zero injuries, and report accidents and near misses to the supervisor.
• Participate in accident investigations and review accidents and their causes with employees.
• Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning; ensure crew members understand, participate in, and sign required safety planning tools.
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective action to eliminate or mitigate them; respond appropriately to warnings and hazards.
• Understand, support, implement, and follow lockout/tagout procedures, and attend and follow site-specific training.
• Understand scheduling, material control, unit man-hour performance reporting, and the Field Progress Management System (FPMS).
• Create and execute a one-week schedule and set and execute crew goals based on project unit rates.
• Review crew timecards for correct hours and phase coding.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally; listen to employee and supervisor concerns and recommendations, evaluate them, and implement an appropriate plan of action.
• Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers, and manage other crafts when requested by project supervision.
• Provide on-the-job training and teach safety practices, policies, and procedures related to assigned tasks.
• Plan tasks to carry out assigned work safely and efficiently, and coordinate with the supervisor to ensure adequate tools, materials, and equipment are available.
• Understand the assigned scope of work and the related project plans, specifications, and schedule.
• Conduct toolbox meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules to crews.
• Participate in daily or weekly quantity report collection as needed.
• Ensure employees produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans, specifications, and industry standards; ensure correct construction procedures are followed, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action.
• Observe installed equipment or systems to identify hazards or the need for adjustment, relocation, or replacement.
• Examine field conditions to identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential cost-saving measures, and take corrective action as needed.
• Ensure construction equipment is operated correctly, maintained, kept in good working order, and inspected daily.
• Complete craft employee performance reviews according to Craft Performance Assessment (CPA) Guidelines and ensure subordinates are qualified for their work level.

Benefits

• Health, life, accident, and disability insurance, varying by geographic region and employment status.
• Paid time off.
• Financial programs.
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
• Flexible work-life balance options.
• Career growth opportunities.