Pipefitter NCCER Plus 1

Position Summary

An Industrial Pipe Fitter will assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems on steam, fluid or gas systems. The pipe systems may include but are not limited to pipe, flanges, supports, valves, gauges, hangars, and angles. Pipe Fitters may work in all parts of the construction or maintenance site including in buildings, outside, and inside structures such as tanks or boilers. Work may also include underground excavations and heights of up to 300 ft.

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 4+ years working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter or Pipe Fitter Helper.
• Must be able to read prints and demonstrate thorough knowledge of pipe‑fitting procedures and skills.
• Must have good leadership and communication skills.
• Must have experience on an industrial construction project.

Position Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine 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, and flanges inside piping systems 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.

This position does not have any direct reports; however, the incumbent will work closely with and occasionally oversee helpers and laborers, holding positional and expertise authority over those roles.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
• Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, manufacturers’ manuals, and instructions.
• Knowledge of pipe‑fitting processes for industrial piping and boiler components in a combined‑cycle power plant.
• 4+ years’ experience with pipe‑fitting processes.
• Good problem‑solving abilities, aptitude, and manual dexterity.
• Strong reading comprehension.
• Team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills with co‑workers and supervisors.
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Zachry ROF’ed employee or former Zachry employee.
• NCCER Certification as an Industrial Pipe Fitter.

Required Tools

• 1 Metal Toolbox with Lock
• 1 Torpedo Magnetic Level
• 1 25' Tape Measure
• 1 5 Gallon Plastic Bucket
• 2 12" × 24" Framing Squares
• 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 Flat Screwdriver
• 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 of Small Blinding Wedges
• 1 Hacksaw
• 1 3‑4 lb 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 Pair of Rubber Boots

Physical Requirements

Employees must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift frequently; communicate verbally; and have good hand dexterity for precision adjustments. Tasks involve using arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, controls, and tools. Lifting, carrying, or moving up to 50 lb is required. Occasional work at heights up to 300 ft with proper fall protection, climbing ladders, stairways, and platforms is expected. Vision must support focus at short and long distances, color discrimination, depth perception, and peripheral awareness. Work may be performed outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and for up to 12 hours per day. Personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, respirators, safety vest, gloves, steel‑toe boots) is mandatory.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor industrial environments and may require overtime, weekends, and extended shifts as business needs dictate. Employees must be able to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines. The position is subject to pre‑employment background screening and drug testing.

Why Join ZACHRY?

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Safety‑focused work environment
• Stable industrial operations
• Opportunities for training, cross‑training, and career advancement
• Work with a team committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement