Pipefitter Jobs

ZACHRY is currently seeking an experienced Industrial Journeyman Pipe Fitter.
Position Summary
An Industrial Pipe Fitter will assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems on steam, fluid or gas systems. The Pipe systems may include but not limited to: pipe, flanges, supports, valves, gauges, hangars, and angles. Pipe Fitters may work in all parts of the construction or maintenance site including in buildings, outside, and inside structures, i.e. tanks or boilers. The work may also include working in underground (excavations) areas and working at heights of access of 300 ft.
Qualification Highlights

• Must have 4+ years working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter or Pipe Fitter Helper.
• Must be have experience on an industrial construction project.
• Must have good leadership and communication skills.
• Must be able to read prints and illustrate thorough knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills.

Position Responsibilities

• Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
• Perform test to ensure the quality of the pipe and the piping systems.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Install valves, hangars, supports, flanges inside piping system according to plans and applicable specifications.
• Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications.
• Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.

Reports to Position

• This position does not have any direct reports; however the position will work closely with and oversee on occasion of helper and labor positions. The position will hold a positional and expertise authority of the helper and laborer positions.

Job Requirements
Required Qualifications

• Ability to work independently – minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge on the pipe fitting processes for industrial piping and boiler components for a combined-cycle power plant.
• Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and manufacturers manuals and instructions.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.
• Must have 4+ years experience with the pipe fitting processes.
• Good reading comprehension.
• Ability to work with others – team player.
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Former Zachry Employee.
• Formal/technical education
• Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• NCCER Certification as an Industrial Pipe Fitter

Required Tools

• 1 - Pipefitter's Blue Book
• 1 - 3lb to 4lb Ball Peen Hammer
• 2 - Torpedo Magnetic Level
• 1 - Set of Tip Cleaners
• 2 - Combination Open/Box End Wrenches (7/8", 15/16", 1 1/16", 1 1/8", 1 1/4")
• 1 - 8" Crescent Wrench
• 1 - Torch Lighter (Striker)
• 1 - String Level
• 1 - 25' Tape Measure
• 1 - 14" Pipe Wrench
• 1 - Pair of Cutting Goggles
• 1 - Screwdriver (Flat)
• 1 - Center Finder
• 1 - 16' Tape Measure
• 1 - Set of Allen Wrenches
• 1 - Wire Cutters
• 1 – Rubber boots
• 1 - Phillips Screwdriver
• 1 - Chalk Line
• 1 - Line Up Bar
• 2 - 12" x 24" Framing Square
• 1 - 5 Gallon Plastic Bucket
• 1 - 420 Channel Locks
• 1 - 18" Pipe Wrench
• 1 - Set Blinding Wedges – Small
• 1 - 24" Level
• 1 – Rain Suit
• 1 - Combination Set - Tri- Square, Protractor, and Center Finder
• 1 - Construction Calculator
• 1 – Hacksaw
• 1 - 24" Pipe Wrench
• 1 - 12" Crescent Wrench
• 1 - Plumb Bob
• 1 - Center Punch
• 1 - Pair of Leather Gloves
• 1 - 4" Wraparound
• 1 - Metal Tool Box with Lock
• 1 - 3/8 Ratchet Drive with 3/8" to 1" set

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of working out side in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300’ utilizing proper fall protection.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.
• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.