Pipefitter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Position: Pipefitter 1
Location: Belle Chasse

Position Summary

An Industrial Pipe Fitter will assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems on the new construction of a Chemical Plant.

Qualification Highlights

* Must have 4+ years working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter or Pipe Fitter Helper.

* Must be able to read prints and illustrate thorough knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills.

* Must have good leadership and communication skills.

* Must be have experience on an industrial construction project.

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 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

* 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.

* Must have 4+ years experience with the pipe fitting processes.

* 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 Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

* Upon hire verification of basic skills will be verified on-site

Preferred Qualifications

* Zachry ROF'ed employee.

* Former Zachry Employee.

* NCCER Certification as an Industrial Pipe Fitter

* Formal/technical education.

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.

Required Tools

* 1 - Metal Tool Box with Lock

* 2 - Torpedo Magnetic Level

* 1 - 25' Tape Measure

* 1 - 5 Gallon Plastic Bucket

* 2 - 12" x 24" Framing Square

* 1 - String Level

* 1 - 8" Crescent Wrench

* 1 - 14" Pipe Wrench

* 1 - 24" Pipe Wrench

* 1 - Pipefitter's Blue Book

* 1 - 420 Channel Locks

* 1 - Torch Lighter (Striker)

* 1 - Chalk Line

* 1 - Set of Allen Wrenches

* 1 - Line Up Bar

* 2 - Combination Open/Box End Wrenches (7/8", 15/16", 1 1/16", 1 1/8", 1 1/4")

* 1 - Screwdriver (Flat)

* 1 - Set of Tip Cleaners

* 1 - Pair of Leather Gloves

* 1 - 24" Level

* 1 - 16' Tape Measure

* 1 - Pair of Cutting Goggles

* 1 - Center Finder

* 1 - 4" Wraparound

* 1 - 12" Crescent Wrench

* 1 - 18" Pipe Wrench

* 1 - Center Punch

* 1 - Wire Cutters

* 1 - Plumb Bob

* 1 - Set Blinding Wedges - Small

* 1 - Hacksaw

* 1 - 3lb to 4lb Ball Peen Hammer

* 1 - Phillips Screwdriver

* 1 - Combination Set - Tri
- Square, Protractor, and Center Finder

* 1 - 3/8 Ratchet Drive with 3/8" to 1" set

* 1 - Construction Calculator

* 1 - Rain Suit

* 1 - Rubber boots

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 heights up to 300' 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 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 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.

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