About This Role
This hands-on role involves installing large industrial piping systems and ensuring the continuous progress of construction for cooling, utility, and power-plant infrastructure. The Pipefitter will support the buildout of supercomputer and power plant piping at Starbase.
Responsibilities
- Install large-bore industrial piping (process, mechanical, utility, cooling, and power-plant systems): measure, cut, bevel, fit, hang, and make up joints per drawings and specs
- Perform flange, groove, thread, and welded-joint fit-up; align pipe, set gaps, and prep joints for the welding crew
- Install valves, fittings, hangers, supports, strut, and anchors; hang pipe racks and supports plumb and on grade
- Read isometric, spool, and arrangement drawings; field-route as directed and flag drawing conflicts before install
- Support hydro, pneumatic, and service tests: install blinds and test packs, walk lines, and repair leaks
- Stage, move, and inventory pipe, valves, hangers, insulation, tools, and equipment; keep laydown yards and mechanical rooms orderly
- Assist with equipment set for pumps, cooling towers, air handlers, and related mechanical gear, including bolt-up of suction and discharge piping
- Open and close work areas: protection, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset so the next crew can start immediately
- Follow LOTO, PPE, and permit rules; do not work on live systems without authorization
- Report damaged material, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediately
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years installing large industrial or commercial piping; OR completion of a recognized pipefitter apprenticeship; OR equivalent military experience
- Experience fitting and installing welded, flanged, grooved, and/or threaded pipe, including hangers and supports
- Ability to use pipefitting hand tools, power tools, bevelers, and material-handling equipment safely
- Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures, including LOTO and permits
- Prior experience on data center, power plant, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites
- Experience on large-bore welded industrial piping (carbon and/or stainless) and equipment connections (pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, skids)
- Ability to read isometric, spool, and P&ID drawings
- UA, NCCER, or equivalent pipefitter credential
- OSHA 10 or equivalent training
- Familiarity with hot-work, hydrotest, and flange-management practices
- Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed
- Able to stand for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
