Hydrostatic Pipe Tester

REPORTS TO : Pipe Supervisor

SUPERVISES : N / A

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements
• Cuts openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines
• Tests system for leaks using testing equipment
• Cleans and maintains pipe units and fittings and flush system
• Installs clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system using hand and power tools
• Installs pipe systems on board vessels in a safe and productive manner.
• Safely rigs equipment following all OSHA requirements.
• Inspects work, identifies potential problems, initiates corrective actions.
• Increases awareness of Quality procedures within department
• Ensures correct work procedures are adhered to.
• Performs as a productive working team member that meets daily goals set by the supervisor.
• Continuously improves communications and flexibility within the team.
• Helps build the team environment.
• Builds pride of workmanship and quality through on job training.
• Contributes towards innovation / productivity improvements.
• Assists in the control of waste elimination, e.g. materials, consumables etc.
• Assists supervisor to maintain control of department equipment and its maintenance.
• Works towards the team goal of delivering the vessel on time.
• Ensures work area is left clean, all equipment and tools are stowed away safely and protected against damage.
• Performs testing under limited supervision.
• Must be willing to work with and train lower-skilled workers.
• May be assigned tasks including outside the craft as required.
• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE :

Ship building or other facilities that build large, welded aluminum structures, or,

Oil and gas construction industry (refinery, chemical plant or large oil rig or processing plant construction.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

All candidates must meet Austal USA’s basic employment eligibility guidelines :

Comparable trade experience with comparable trade experience defined as five (5) or more years of experience working in the applicable trade, two (2) years of experience in shipbuilding, or, education in the trade comparable to apprenticeship.

T OOLS :

10” Adjustable wrench

12” Adjustable wrench

12” Pipe wrench

25’ / 8m Tape measure

Channel lock pliers Gloves

Needle Nose

Steel Rule

Hack Saw

Screw driver (flat)

Screw driver (Phillips)

Ball pen hammer

Allen wrench set

2’ Square

Tri square

Torpedo level

2’ Level

Line level

Center punch

Plumb-bob

Socket set up to 17mm

Wrench set 10-24mm

Wrap-a-round

Locking pliers

Welding Helmet

Drill Index 1 / 16” – 1 / 2" Dividers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific physical requirements include the following :

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and / or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Equal Employment Commitment

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.