Pipefitter

Overview

Responsibilities

• Lay out, install, and connect temporary piping systems supplying compressed air, steam, and water to shipboard systems; connects shipboard CHT systems to shore sewage treatment facilities. Connections to shipyard systems are made per appropriate verbal and written instructions.
• Lay out and install all components necessary for the proper operation of the sewage collection system and dry-dock water pollution control system when vessels are in dry-dock. 
•  Install all components necessary for connection of steam, compressed air, or water to various equipment and systems. Installs freeze protection for services and systems subject to the weather. 
•  Regularly inspect installed services to ensure they are maintained in good operating condition and do not create a safety hazard. Remove, relocate, repair, replace, tag, and tie-up services as necessary to maintain good housekeeping and a safe work environment.
• Repair all components of installed services. Design, fabricate, modify, and/or assemble hangers, brackets, holders, flanges, adapters, valves and manifolds. Cuts and threads pipes and nipples; and brazes fittings. Perform hydrostatic testing of water, steam, and air hoses and fittings

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have minimum 3 years experience as pipefitter in shipyard setting
• Prefer a current confidential or higher security clearance but not required