ARC Services (Veteran Owned) · 1 month ago
Pipefitter
ARC Services is a veteran owned contractor providing project, maintenance, and outage support throughout the United States. The Pipefitter is responsible for the installation, layout, fabrication, assembly, and testing of piping systems onboard ships under construction, repair, or conversion.
EnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Layout, cut, fit, and install metal piping systems onboard ships and in shop settings
Read and interpret piping isometric drawings, blueprints, work packages, and ship specifications
Prepare piping for welding by performing precise measurements, beveling, grinding, and fitting operations
Secure pipe systems using hangers, supports, brackets, and clamps according to design specifications
Work with various types of piping materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, copper-nickel, PVC, and others
Install valves, pumps, gauges, and other components as required by system layout
Perform hydrostatic and air testing to ensure system integrity and leak-proof installation
Operate cutting, threading, bending, and other pipefitting tools and equipment safely and efficiently
Work in confined spaces, tanks, bilges, overheads, and occasionally in elevated or difficult-to-access locations
Maintain safe working conditions and ensure compliance with OSHA and shipyard safety standards
Communicate effectively with supervisors, welders, quality inspectors, and other trades to complete tasks on schedule
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
3–5 years of pipefitting experience in shipbuilding, industrial, or marine environments
Strong understanding of pipefitting principles, techniques, and trade tools
Ability to read and interpret isometric piping drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications
Familiarity with shipbuilding standards and codes (NAVSEA, ABS, USCG, etc.)
Experience working in confined spaces and complying with shipyard safety protocols
Capable of using precision measuring instruments (tape measure, levels, squares)
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in physically demanding environments
Preferred
Completion of an apprenticeship or formal training program preferred
OSHA 10 or 30 (Maritime)
Brazing or welding certifications (a plus)
Confined Space and Fall Protection Training
NAVSEA pipefitter qualifications (for government/defense contracts)
Company
ARC Services (Veteran Owned)
ARC Services is a veteran owned, full-service double-breasted company with a global project portfolio and business lines that include specialty welding, field machining, custom product design and fabrication, heat treating, heavy lifting, nondestructive examination (NDE), and complex rigging solutions.