Stg - Pipefitter

Summary/ Objective
The position of a PipefitterLead is responsible for the daytoday mechanical activities performed in clients facilities. A PipefitterLead will perform mechanical work and guide work toward its projects goal of Safety Quality Productivity and Service. A Pipefitter Lead will perform work as required to maximize the quality of the Company while maintaining the specified expectations of the client and ensure safe working environment while performing work and will conduct all Company business in accordance with Company policies and procedures and maintain professionalism throughout all business dealings both internally and externally.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Lay out fabricate assemble install and maintain piping and piping systems fixtures and equipment for steam hot water heating cooling lubricating sprinkling and industrial processing systems on a basis of knowledge of system operation and study of building plans or working drawings.
2. Inspect examine and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauge hydrostatic testing observation or other methods.
3. Plan pipe system layout installation or repair according to specifications.
4. Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading.
5. Assemble and secure pipes tubes fittings and related equipment according to specifications by welding brazing cementing soldering and threading joints.
6. Cut thread and hammer pipe to specifications using tools such as saws cutting torches and pipe threaders and benders.
7. Identify recognize and demonstrate safe usage of power tools appropriate for the job.
8. Recognize various materials used in piping systems and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques.
9. Select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include but not limited to manlifts forklifts and company trucks.
10. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices.
11. Identify explain and perform crane hand signals.
12. Demonstrate knowledge and skills to properly use oxyacetylene flame cutting equipment.
13. Demonstrate ability to accurately perform field measurements and sketches.
14. Demonstrate skills necessary to perform job functions blinding tray repairs tray modifications bolt torque etc.
15. Maintain poise and focus under time constraint and adverse conditions.
16. Attend and complete trainings as required by the Company and client.
17. Pass all required drug/alcohol testing and background requirements.
18. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position will have some supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties
Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice that are jobrelated and consistent with business necessity.

Work Environment
This job operates in a petrochemical/ refinery environment. Exposure to cold working conditions during winter months and hot working conditions during the summer months; exposure to noise workers must wear protecting hearing equipment or frequently shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. In an emergency situation exposure to hazardous chemicals may occur and the use of a respirator is required. Required to be fit tested for the various respirators used as well as the ability to successfully pass a pulmonary function test (PFT).

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.
The position of a PipefitterLead can be extremely physical at times. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required and for long periods of time to bend stoop walk climb squat reach kneel push/pull stand sit hand strength and dexterity. A PipefitterLead will frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift more than 51 pounds. Must be able to work in confined spaces. Must be able to work at heights and be able to climb ladders and stairways and work off platforms. Move about on hands and feet bending body downward and forward bending leg and spine working in a bent over position. Ability to verbally communicate alarms or warnings clearly concisely loudly and quickly. Clearly and quickly hear or otherwise sense alarms or warning and take appropriate action maintain equilibrium to prevent falling when moving walking standing kneeling or crouching particularly on narrow uneven irregular slippery surfaces going up and down ladders stairs scaffolding ramps poles or other objects using hands arms feet or legs. Sensing physical attributes such as size shape temperature texture or sharpness of an object by touching. Must possess foot agility and dexterity operating pedals foot controls kick bars and other similar tasks that require foot or toe motion. Grasp grip and/or apply pressure to an object with the fingers palm holding an object in the hand. Lift raise or lower objects in a vertical direction particularly heavy or bulky objects. Move objects backwards forward in or out in a horizontal direction particularly heavy or bulky objects. Pulling exerting a steady backward downward upward or outward force against an object jerking wrenching stretching towing drawing dragging or tugging objects in sustained motion. Reaching extending the hand (s) and/or arm(s) in any direction. See read write and understand communication including directions instructions and warning signs. Ability to see and distinguish colors to visually distinguish shapes and patterns to accurately sense distances (depth perception) to accurately see objects and detect motion and wide angles (peripheral vision).

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work
This is a project based position. Typical days and hours of work are variable/ project dependent. Overtime work is common and may be required as job duties demand.

Travel
Travel is expected. Extensive travel throughout U.S. and overnight stay for extended periods of time.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Stronghold is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Stronghold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local laws.

Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent work experience and 45 years prior work experience in related industry. Knowledge of all QA/QC requirements for blinds and mechanical work. Working knowledge on the set up and operation of all company owned equipment such as hand tools power tools hydraulic torque tools and their required maintenance and inspection requirements. Strong math and science skills.

Preferred Education and Experience
5 years experience in related industry. TWIC. NCCER certification. Basic Plus training. Confined Space training. OSHA 10/30. First Aid and CPR trained. Class A drivers license and a clean MVR.