Journeyman Pipefitter

Hourly Rate

$37.86

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.) Successfully performs work as an individual, as a member of a single craft, or a multi-craft work crew. Performs work with minimal supervision.

• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Recognizes and traces various pipe systems aboard vessels, including steam, lube oil, salt water, fresh water, hydraulics, cargo, crude oil and/or product, compressed air, etc.
• Disassembles/assembles and/or repair of shipboard systems.
• Reads blueprints to identify locations of various pipe systems.
• Operates pipe threading machine, pipe bender, and Oakey bevelers.
• Lays out, targets and fabricates various pipe (P-1 and below) to quality assurance standards.
• Tests and operates hydro pumps up to 5,000 psi.
• Determines sizes and schedules of pipes/take off of fittings (90o, 45o, and tees) utilized in the fabrication and/or repair of systems.
• Sets up and operates flushing machine.
• Uses a tape measure.
• Successfully completes sustained work at various heights, including, but not limited to 100 feet.
• Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools and all company property.
• Performs rigging (as applicable to pipe and valve systems) - standard, terms, signals and safe working loads.
• Makes competent weldments, i.e., targeting pipe and hanger.
• Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

Interaction/communication with others, works alone/independently, repetitive work, attention to detail, and flexibility.

• Communicates effectively, works independently or in a group.
• Ability to do basic math, i.e., add, subtract, divide and multiply.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

Some knowledge of several skills with more advanced knowledge of 1 primary skill and possess at least 1 certification (hours in skilled trade & demonstrated proficiency). Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with little or no supervision.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 5 years relevant work experience.
• Proven skills, work history, and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

• Four-hour fire watch certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• HAZWOPER – First Responder Awareness Level.

• Transfers pipe, valves, tools, welding stinger to/from area of need. Requires vertically transferring pipe, valves, tools, welding stinger weighing up to (10 lbs.) from (4”) to (76”), up to (60/hr).
• Transfers fabricated parts on/off shop table, pallet. Requires vertically transferring fabricated parts weighing up to (40 lbs.) from (4”) to (40”), up to (20/hr.).
• Transfers parts (spools) to/from area of need. Requires vertically/horizontally transferring parts (spools) weighing up to (40 lbs.) from (4”) to (76”), up to (4/hr.), a distance of up to (25 feet) without mechanical assistance.
• Transfers materials on/off bench, pallet, and install on vessel. Requires vertically/horizontally transferring materials weighing up to (75 lbs.) from (4”) to (48”), up to (10/hr.), a distance up to (25 feet) without mechanical assistance.
• Positions, adjust pipes, valves into position. Must horizontally transfer pipes, valves requiring a force up to (60 lbs.), up to (6/hr.), a distance up to (2 ft.).
• Places rod in welding stinger, advance flex core wire feed, use power tools such as impact wrenches, grinders requiring coupling forces up to (25 lbs.), up to (60/hr.).
• Accesses tanks, scaffolding. Requires climbing ladder up to 200 rungs/hr. in (8 hr.).
• Accesses vessels, job locations. Requires climbing stairs up to 180 steps/hr. in (8 hr.).
• Accesses tanks, bilge areas. Accesses spaces with specific entries (18”) x (24”).
• Accesses pipe systems, works off manlifts, scaffolding. Must tolerate heights up to (100 ft.).
• Accesses interior of pipes to weld same. Must work in spaces with limited headroom of…