Pipefitter

About This Role

This role involves performing skilled pipefitting work at a foreman level, providing pipefitting and fabrication services for specialized equipment in the maintenance, repair, and installation of piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings to determine specifications for installations
• Install and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures
• Determine water supply networks and draining systems
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angles
• Perform routine maintenance
• Review jobs prior to work assignments
• Build estimates for work to be completed
• Study building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations
• Inspect structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipes
• Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
• Test completed work and make necessary adjustments
• Make periodic inspections of systems for safe and efficient operation
• Maintain work logs
• Use various power and hand tools efficiently
• Maintain storage areas
• Supervise others on major installations and job repairs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Oral/Written Communication: Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret blueprint layouts; Ability to convey information to others
• Teamwork: Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values
• Planning/Organizing: Uses time efficiently
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity
• Safety and Security: Demonstrates safe working procedures in an industrial environment; Understands basic knowledge of OSHA and how to promote safety on the job; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and material properly
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management's direction