Pipefitter Lead - BuildSubmarines.com

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

General Summary: Delphinus Engineering, Inc. is looking for a Pipefitter Leadto function for a variety of government Ship Repair projects and alterations. Work is performed onboard US Naval ships and military installations in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, and temperature. Work is performed with equipment where carelessness could result in injury and/or death.

Job Location: Norfolk, VA.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems.
• Providesupervision to pipefitters. Relies on experience and judgment to plan, estimate risks and accomplish goals.
• Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints.
• Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.
• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading.
• Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints.
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
• Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Cut and bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, and mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand and power tools.
• Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools.
• Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems.
• Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
• Remove and replace worn components.
• Prepare cost estimates for Estimation Teams.
• Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
• Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic and electrolytic action.

Requirements:

• Experience supervising pipefitter teams
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass background check
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the USA
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience on U.S. Navy ships
• Must be able to access all work locations, including government and private shipyards and/or vessels and must be able to obtain and retain Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card.
• Must be familiar with working in a naval-ship-work-environment.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the mechanical engineering field.

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Position
San Diego - Pipefitter III

Close Date

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Req Number
SKI-24-00005

Location
Norfolk, VA

About the Organization
Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets.

As a successful graduate of the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program, we have evolved into a leading provider of expert services in our core competencies of Cyber Operations and Security, Marine Engineering and Design, Marine Services, and Business Management. Headquartered in Eddystone, Pennsylvania, we have primary offices in Norfolk, Virginia; San Diego, California; and Bremerton, Washington, with liaison facilities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Pearl Harbor, HI.

Delphinus' business model is based on the values established by our leadership and shared by all Delphinus employees:

• Focusing on Our Customers and Promoting Partnership
• Treating People with Respect and Dignity
• Ensuring Integrity in Our Business Practices
• Engaging Our Industry Partners
• Honoring Commitments
• Achieving Excellence

This position is currently accepting applications.