PIPEFITTER - HORNBLOWER SHIPYARD

Company: City Experiences
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: September 19, 2024

Job Description:

City Experiences is seeking a Pipefitter (full-time) for our Hornblower Shipyard operation in Bridgeport.

About Us:

City Experiences' passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

About the Opportunity:

This position works in the shipyard setting to repair, replace, and install piping and connected equipment, as well as other metal furnishings on commercial vessels.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences' RESPECT Service System.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read and understand blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Coordinate with supervisor to layout pipe routing and connection details
• Select and install supports, pipe hangers, and other metal structures to securely support piping installations within the vessel
• Turn off steam, water, or gas from pipe sections and release stored energy, or drain pipe from all fluids prior to commencing work.
• Cleans, sands, and smooth surfaces, using appropriate tools, such as scrapers, sandpaper, steel wool, or chemicals.
• Cut, thread, and hammer pipes according to pipe system specs.
• Creates new pipe penetrations, according to drawings.
• Secure pipes to walls, fixtures, radiators, and tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.
• Select and install pipe fittings such as flanges, unions and tees.
• Select and install hardware appropriate to application, strength and metallurgy considerations.
• Repair and maintain pipe systems and components. Repair cracks and leaks
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems such as flow obstructions, routing interferences, or insufficient flow rates.
• Use saws and cutting torches to craft proper pipe sizes.
• Use torches and/or welding equipment to assemble piping. May be assigned as hot work fire watch as needed.
• Overhaul and test valves.
• Dip nonferrous piping materials in molten tin and lead to prevent erosion, or galvanic and electrolytic action.
• Execute 'Lock-out/ Tag-out' procedure for secured systems.
• Sets up and dismantles staging following OSHA staging guidelines
• Able to work cooperatively with other department personnel.
• Follow defined instructions and procedures in performance of tasks.
• Assists with general operations of the yard, including but not limited to:
• Removal of vessels from water using movable lift crane
• Moving vessels in the yard
• Positioning and securing blocking at the bottom and sides of the vessel according to size, weight, and weight distribution of vessels, using fasteners, hand tools and power tools
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain safe, clean work area.
• Conduct yourself with a positive and contagious attitude for others to emulate.
• Keep the Project Supervisor and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations.
• Holds yourself and all employees accountable to the Environmental, Safety and Quality Respect and SMS systems of the organization and to work closely with the Manager of ISO/Respect & Training to implement such systems, plans and control of records and documentation.
• Travel to job sites within the US and internationally as needed.
• Other Duties as assigned. Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Must have experience working in the marine or construction field
  • Experience working on construction sites and with power tools
  • Knowledge of construction site best practices and safety procedures
  • 1+ years' experience in welding/brazing work
  • Current and valid certification a plus
  • Experience working on marine construction sites and with power tools
  • Knowledge of construction site best practices and safety procedures
  • Ability to travel to jobs at different sites
  • Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints
  • Proven Leadership and Organizational skills
  • Experience working in a team and operational environment
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to travel to jobs at different sites
  • Must thrive in a fast-paced environment
    Salary: $25 / hour
    
    The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences' mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
    
    City Experiences is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additional, City Experiences participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
    
    Pursuant to applicable State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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