Pipefitter

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Pipefitter Journey

Location: Colorado City, TX

Type: Full Time

General Information/Job Summary

Underdirection, the pipefitter performsworkinvolved in theinstallation, maintenance, and repair of process facilities andsystems,high pressure steam pipes and fittings, pumps,boilers and furnaces, steam heatingauxiliaryequipment and steam operatedequipment;workswithvarious machine and hand tools common to the trade; may prepare orwork from sketches, plans, and specifications in accordwith accepted trade practices; may becalled on to do routinewelding; takes the leadover andgives suitableassignments to thoseassigned as helpers; does relatedwork asrequired.
 

Lay out, fabricate, assemble,install, and maintainpiping, pipingsystems, andequipment for steam, hotwater,cooling,lubricating, and industrial processingsystems. Applyknowledge ofsystem operation,building plans, andworkdrawings in performingtasks. Usuallyworkwithlarge pipes that are frequently secured by means of flanges (rim or collar) and/or welding.

Responsibilities/Competencies

• Uses basicknowledge ofregulations andrequirements. Determines methods and materials needed to accomplishassigned tasks.
• Prepares and/orworks from sketches, plans, specifications, and roughing-in sheets in accordwithapproved trade practices.  Interpretsgraphicsymbols on pipingdrawings.
• Lays out, assembles,installs, and maintains pipesystems, pipe supports, and relatedhydraulic and pneumaticequipment for steam, hotwater,heating,cooling,lubricating,sprinkling, and industrial production and processingsystems,applyingknowledge ofsystem operation, andfollowingblueprints.
• Installs andrepairs pipingsystems using flanged,screwed, bell andspigot, compression,and soldered joints.
• Perform lockout and tag procedures to secure anddeactivateequipment, and checklocal points to ensure properlockout procedures are used.
• Inspectswork site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipewill not cause structuralweakness.
• Bends pipe, using pipe bending tools and pipe bending machine. Cuts pipe,usingsaws,pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine. Threads pipe by hand or bypowerdriven equipment.
• Dismantlesequipment ordevices togain access to andremovedefective parts or components. Enters safevessels,towers, and columns forinstallation and maintenance oftrays andcleaning.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks thatrequire manuallymoving materials, tools, andequipment and using hand tools andpower tools.
• Performswork area clean-up and safety-related duties.
• Completespaperwork documenting repair and maintenanceactivities.Gives suitableassignments to helpers.
• Works in associationwith all crafts (electrician,welder, carpenter, orpainter)whenconditions, schedule, orworkloadwarrants or as directed by management.
• Secures pipes to structurewith brackets, clamps, and hangers, using hand tools andpower tools.
• Requiresworking in operating facilities andobserving and abiding byadditionalsafetypolicies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Four (4)years ofexperience inworkinvolving avariety oflayout,installation, and maintenance tasks
• Possessa validdrivers’ licensewith agooddrivingrecord.

Physical Requirements

• Manual and fingerdexterity
• Eye-hand coordination
• Depth perception
• Ability to seethingsclearly that arebeyond arm’s reach (farvisualacuity)
• Ability to see small details.
• Ability to lift andcarry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb 30-foot ladderswithout resting.
• Ability to maintain balance oncatwalks andnarrowworkspaces.
• Ability to standforextended periods of time.
• Ability to reachabove headwhile sitting or standing
• Ability to reach below kneeswhile standing.
• Ability to stoop or kneel.
• Ability towork 50 or more hours eachweek.

Cognitive Requirements

• On a continual basis, promotes an awareness of environmental, health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment and ensures compliance with all accompany policies.
• Ability to follow appropriate safety procedures to make safety checks and conduct safety meetings.
• Reading comprehension skills to understand work orders, written instructions, technical manuals, safety procedures, and parts catalogs
• Mathematical skill to perform basic calculations.
• Oral communication skills for routine and technical information exchange with coworkers, supervisors, or other personnel
• Skill in using hand signals.
• Ability to evaluate work conditions and quality, and to make decisions regarding course of actions (decision making)
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

Temperament Attributes

• Interpersonal skills to cooperate with co-workers, supervisors, and members of other crafts.
• Ability to work under time pressure.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Ability to understand, remember, and conduct oral and written directions.
• Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work.
• Responds to request to work overtime when conditions warrant and directed by management.

Work Environment

Employees in this position must be able to perform under the following conditions:
 

Awkward or confining workspaces

High places

Out-of-door environment

Noisy Environment

Dirty Environment

Air contamination (dust, fumes, etc.)

Please submit your interest by supplying your name, contact number, and experience to:craftrecruiting@saulsbury.com or text the information to 432-381-8727, or 432-924-3966.

Saulsbury is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status.