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Date: 11/09/2009
Location: Avondale, LA
Pipefitter – 189084
Pipefitters are responsible for fitting pipe consisting of various materials such as steel, galvanized, copper, copper-nickel and stainless along with the appropriate valves and fittings utilizing various tools and equipment in accordance with drawings, arrangements and blue prints.
Basic Qualification:
Requires basic reading, math and writing skills. Must have knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Requires the ability to operate a grinder, 90 degree hand torch and both a chop and hack saw in addition to using a drill up to ½'; must be capable of reading a tape measure both standard and metric; understand and have knowledge of fitting tools such as jacks, come-a-longs, chain falls, wrap around, levels, combination and framing squares and pipe scribes; install flange type piping along with valves and fittings up to 4 'and above; knowledge of hooking and rigging to include the proper ropes, slings and chokers; Have the ability to pass a tack welding assessment; ability to install lock-ring fittings. Understand pipe symbols; Install piping of 1 ½ ' or below, in a field environment; have familiarity with various types of piping material to include, steel, galvanized, copper, copper-nickel, and stainless steel; knowledge of the use of pipe beveling machines; familiar with arrangement drawings and pipe drawings in order to install socket weld and weld sleeves, along with valves and fittings on units or onboard vessel; layout and install pipe hangers; knowledge of the operation of pipe bending and threading machines and pass a Sil-Brazing and Heliarc tack welding assessment.
Preferred Experience: Familiarity with the operation of various lift equipment such as forklift, overhead cranes and aerial platforms along with the operation of a hole punch; fit and install all pipe drawings material types and sizes along with valves and fittings on units or onboard vessel; ability to trouble shoot piping problems; fabricate all pipe drawings in the field in addition to being able to read inverted arrangement drawings and perform piping installation inspections. Ability to fit Titanium pipe. 3-5 years experience.

MULTIPLE POSITIONS.