Pipefitter

Job Title

Pipefitter

Location

Connecticut

Hourly Rate

Based on Experience

About Us

We are a veteran owned contractor, providing project, maintenance, and outage support throughout the United States. Over the past 15 years we have proven to be a trusted partner for our clients while providing services that help power the world.

Summary

: The Pipefitter is responsible for the installation, layout, fabrication, assembly, and testing of piping systems onboard ships under construction, repair, or conversion. The role requires interpreting complex blueprints, understanding various pipe materials and fittings, and working in confined or elevated spaces while adhering to strict safety, quality, and maritime standards (e.g., NAVSEA, ABS, USCG).

Pipefitters play a critical role in installing systems such as fuel, ballast, lube oil, potable water, steam, hydraulic, and fire suppression across different compartments and decks of vessels.

Key Responsibilities

* Layout, cut, fit, and install metal piping systems onboard ships and in shop settings. * Read and interpret piping isometric drawings, blueprints, work packages, and ship specifications. * Prepare piping for welding by performing precise measurements, beveling, grinding, and fitting operations. * Secure pipe systems using hangers, supports, brackets, and clamps according to design specifications. * Work with various types of piping materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, copper-nickel, PVC, and others. * Install valves, pumps, gauges, and other components as required by system layout. * Perform hydrostatic and air testing to ensure system integrity and leak-proof installation. * Operate cutting, threading, bending, and other pipefitting tools and equipment safely and efficiently. * Work in confined spaces, tanks, bilges, overheads, and occasionally in elevated or difficult-to-access locations. * Maintain safe working conditions and ensure comp...