Foreman Pipefitter I

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications 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 tests to ensure the quality of the pipe and the piping systems.
• Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
• Work closely with and occasionally oversee helper and labor positions, holding positional and expertise authority.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter.
• Ability to read prints and illustrate thorough knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills.
• Good leadership and communication skills.
• Experience on an industrial construction project.
• Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and manufacturers' manuals and instructions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pipe fitting processes for industrial piping and boiler components for a combined-cycle power plant.
• Good problem-solving abilities and manual dexterity.
• Good reading comprehension.
• Ability to work with others as a team player and independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former Zachry employee.
• NCCER Certification as an Industrial Pipe Fitter.
• Formal/technical education.

Required Tools

• 1 - Metal Toolbox 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

• Adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting.
• Communicate by talking and hearing.
• Good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
• Use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• Lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms.
• Work at heights up to 300’ utilizing proper fall protection.
• Use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• Capable of working outside in various elements including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind for long periods up to 12 hours a day.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots.