Pipefitter Leadman

Pipefitter Leadman

The Pipefitter Leadman assists the Foreman in managing the crew and is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of Pipefitter workers to ensure that work is performed safely, accurately, and efficiently. This role requires knowledge of testing piping systems, oxygen and acetylene cutting, basic rigging, operation of pneumatic and electric tools, and leak testing tubing systems. The Leadman must understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment. This position may be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

• Act as a working leader, assisting the Foreman in managing the crew
• Lead a small group of workers within the crew or handle specific tasks assigned by the Foreman
• Perform hands-on responsibilities, working alongside the crew while providing guidance
• Inspect the quality of all work to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Assist workers in their duties and resolve problems
• Must have knowledge of the company policies and safety regulations
• Read and interpret blueprints, ISO's field installations, material takeoffs, field sketches, and understand specifications
• Study specifications, plans and drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installation
• Lay out for pipe penetrations
• Lay out for equipment location
• Fabricate and install screw pipe, socket weld pipe, stainless tubing, carbon steel weld pipe, stainless steel weld pipe
• Miter and fabricate pipe
• Use beveling machine to prepare pipes / tubes for welding
• Install all sizes of piping in pipe racks
• Install valves, pipe hangers, and pipe supports
• Must be able to install all sizes of underground pipe
• Must be able to install steam and heat tracing
• Must be able to perform proper bolt up of various sizes on pipe and valve flanges
• Assist other craft workers as needed
• Possess some decision-making authority and report directly to the Foreman

Qualifications

Physical

Mental