Marine Pipefitter

Overview

Responsibilities

Marine pipefitters are responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of pipes and pipe systems on ships and other watercraft. They work with a variety of systems, including hydraulics, steam, hot water, and air pressure. 

Responsibilities

• Design: Use blueprints to select the right materials and equipment, and determine the layout of the pipe system 
• Fabrication: Cut, thread, bend, and shape pipes using hand and power tools 
• Installation: Attach pipes to walls and fixtures using tools, brackets, or welding equipment 
• Repair: Troubleshoot and fix damaged pipes, valves, and other equipment 
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on pipe systems, including pressure testing 
• Quality assurance: Monitor the quality of pipes and materials, and ensure specifications are met 
• Documentation: Maintain records of pipe dimensions, materials, and installation procedures 

Qualifications & Experience

• Must be able to obtain DBIDS
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Must have at least 3 years experience as a Marine Pipefitter
• In additional -
• Knows and understands tag out procedures for piping systems using sketches templates developed from blue prints prior to working on ships’ piping system. Be able to accomplish tag out of systems safe for work IAW work authorization form (WAF).
• Be able to sil-braze (Grades 3,4 and 5)
• Knowledgeable on pipe bending and able to bend piping manually or by machine, utilizing templates/sketches and packing piping to avoid contortion.
• Knowledge of P-1 and Level 1 piping systems.
• Ability to prep piping for welding using grinders or beveling machines and know/understand different types of bevels. Fit/install backing rings, E.B. rings.
• Install pipe hangers/supports IAW applicable hanger drawings.