Pipe Fitter at Minim and Tonye Nigeria Limited

Job Summary

• The Pipe Fitter is responsible for assembling, laying out, installing, and maintaining pipe systems on steam, fluid, or gas systems.
• The pipe systems may include but are not limited to pipe, flanges, supports, valves, gauges, hangars, and angles.
• Pipe Fitters may work on all parts of the construction or maintenance site including in buildings, outside, and inside structures, i.e. tanks or boilers.
• The work may also include working in underground (excavations) areas and at heights.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Read and understand single-line drawings, double-line drawings, isometrics, shop fabrication drawings, and mechanical schematics.
• Select the size and type of pipe, and related materials and equipment such as support, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Assemble and install piping systems such as ductile iron, PVC, steel, copper, stainless steel pipe, and black iron.
• Cuts pipe, using saws, pipe cutter, grinder, cutting torch, and pipe-cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using pipe-threading machine.
• Connects pipes using threaded, welded, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers, using hand tools and power tools.
• Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components on machines and equipment, such as pumps and cylinders using hand tools.
• Install and maintain compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping, using hand tools and power tools, and following specifications and blueprints.
• Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
• Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
• May weld pipe supports to structural steel members and operate machinery to lift parts and materials.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and projects rules.

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's degree is preferred. Any vocational training is strongly desired.
• 4-8 years experience working as a Mechanical Pipe Fitter, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and illustrate thorough knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and manufacturers' manuals and instructions.
• Ability to detect unsafe conditions of equipment and work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.