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Pipefitter - Huntsville

Turner Construction Company

Turner Construction Company

Huntsville, AL, USA
Posted on Aug 15, 2024
Division: Huntsville Main
Project Location(s): Huntsville, AL 35824 USA
Minimum Years Experience: 3
Travel Involved: 20-30%
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Trade
Education: No Degree/Diploma
Job Family: Trade
Compensation: Non-Union Trade

Position Description: Perform fitting techniques on various types of metal pipe being fabricated or erected in place on active construction project or within fabrication shop or industrial plant.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

  • Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications to complete job assignment.
  • Clean, bevel, prepare, and install pipe with various fittings and weld joints on piping systems.
  • Cut, thread, and install screwed piping systems, and prepare and fit welded piping in place.
  • Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and test piping systems for industrial processing systems and identify any obstructions or impediments.
  • Select type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications and drawings.
  • Test pipe installation, bend pipe, and install valves, traps, or strainers.
  • Perform layout, rigging and transportation of pipe, valves and fittings.
  • Perform craft-related math.
  • Ensure Trade employees, subcontractors, and vendors to comply with Turner standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
  • Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
  • Fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and prepare and inspect tools prior use to ensure safe and working condition.
  • Participate in daily Pre-Task Plans, follow safety expectations for operation of equipment and tools, select appropriate equipment for performing work, adhere to safety protocols to perform work, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
  • Operate equipment and tools including pipe cutters, port-a-band saw, cutting torch, hammer and chisel, threading machine, pipe cutting machine, aerial lifts, forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist.
  • Ensure security of equipment and work area while conducting operations.
  • Identify, communicate, and escalate problems and issues to supervisor for immediate resolution.
  • Track production of completed tasks.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of pipefitting experience required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Proficient knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of buildings or other structures, foundations, and framing
  • Ability to understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings (e.g., shop, structural, blueprints, sketches, and/or building plans), specifications, scopes of work, vendor tags, and project schedule to determine dimensions and materials to execute work activities
  • Proficient use of related tools to complete work assignments
  • Knowledge of and able to apply arithmetic and basic geometry to work tasks
  • Ability to measure, read, and convey lengths with ruler or tape with high degree of accuracy
  • Strong planning and analysis skills
  • Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems
  • Ability to take direction, work independently with minimal supervision, and in team environment
  • Ability to apply active listening skills, ask clarifying questions, and complete assignments as directed
  • Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management
  • Reliable transportation required
  • Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance requires vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus, and hearing abilities with or without the use of an aide. Performance requires physical ability to navigate work areas under construction, climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and climb ladders, along with the following: Constantly: Standing, lifting/lowering/carrying weights under 25 lbs. and 25-50lbs., reaching above and below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, bending at waist (forward & sideways), balancing, repetitive motion, hand/wrist flexion extension, and exposures to noise/dust/chemicals. Frequently: Walking, combined standing/walking, and pushing/pulling, kneeling, climbing, and working on heights. Occasionally: Sitting, squatting, crawling, confined space hazards, and lifting/lowering/carrying weights over 50 lbs.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.