An Industrial Pipefitter will assemble, layout, install and maintain process piping systems on steam, fluid or gas systems. The Pipe systems may include but not limited to: pipe, flanges, supports, valves, gauges, hangars, and angles. Pipefitters 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 capable of working at any heights.

Position Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

Must have 4+ years experience with the pipe fitting processes.
Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and manufacturers manuals and instructions.
Demonstrate knowledge on the pipe fitting processes for industrial piping, boiler components, tanks, and pressure vessels.
Good problem-solving abilities.
Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
Good reading comprehension.
Ability to work with others – team player.
Ability to work independently – minimal supervision.
Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
Commitment to DCD values and safety rules and regulations.
Takes full ownership of responsibilities and executes independently with minimal supervision after initial scope and expectations are established

Qualification Highlights

Must have 4+ years working as an Industrial Pipefitter.

Must pass company qualification tests.

Must be able to read prints and illustrate thorough knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills.
Must have experience on an industrial construction project.
Must have good communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
Will talk and hear to communicate.
Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at any heights utilizing proper fall protection.
Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
Must be capable of working outside 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 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.

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