Pipefitter

Primary responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, isometric drawings, spool drawings, specifications, and approved installation details.
• Measure, lay out, cut, bevel, groove, thread, and fit piping according to the specified material and joining method.
• Install carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, or other specified piping, fittings, valves, flanges, and mechanical couplings.
• Assemble pipe spools and prepare fit-ups for qualified welders.
• Install hangers, supports, guides, and anchors according to approved details.
• Connect piping to chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, cooling equipment, and prefabricated mechanical skids.
• Verify alignment, elevations, slopes where required, valve orientation, and access for operation and maintenance.
• Maintain pipe cleanliness, cap open ends, and protect equipment connections against contamination.
• Support pressure testing, flushing, inspections, and punch-list completion under approved procedures.
• Follow project safety requirements, including applicable hot-work, fall-protection, and energy-isolation procedures.
• Identify drawing conflicts or installation problems and report them before proceeding.

Required qualifications

• At least 3 years of commercial or industrial mechanical pipefitting experience, or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
• Experience installing hydronic piping and mechanical equipment connections.
• Ability to independently interpret drawings and perform piping layout.
• Proficiency with pipefitting tools, measuring equipment, and specified joining systems.
• Ability to pass a practical pipefitting assessment.

Preferred qualifications

• Data center, central utility plant, hospital, or comparable complex mechanical-project experience.
• Experience with large-bore piping and prefabricated spool installation.
• Apprenticeship completion or recognized journey-level training.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction training.

Working conditions

Work involves active construction areas, elevated work platforms, prolonged standing, climbing, and handling tools and materials. Essential duties must be performed safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable. Shift work and overtime may be required.

Welding duties, if assigned, require separate verification of qualifications for the applicable process and project specification.

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