Marine Pipefitter

Portsmouth, VA

Responsibilities:

• Installing, repairing or modifying high pressure and low pressure water, steam, gas, oil, or other high and low pressure pipes or fittings.
• Fabricating and assembling various piping systems (P-1, P-2, & P-3 as defined in S9074-AR-GIB-010/278) of differing metal which includes: cutting, bending, shaping, alignment, and mounting of piping systems on U.S. Naval Surface Ships and Submarines.

Requirements:

• The ability to read, interpret, and apply blueprints.
• Have knowledge of brazing procedures and how various metals and alloys of steel, high-strength alloy steels, aluminum, cast iron, nickel, monel, brass, copper, bronze react to different brazing processes and techniques.
• Have the ability to perform shop mathematical calculations involving basic geometry to lay out angles, arcs and circles.
• The capability of inspecting, testing, and removing, installed piping and associated valves, hardware, and hangers.
• Have knowledge of how equipment and systems are installed and operated as well as the ability to plan work, layout and modify or repair new and/or existing valves and piping.
• Must be trained in typical trade related precision measurement instruments, such as micrometers, depth gauges and calipers while performing close tolerance work.

• Must have a minimum of four (4) years of verifiable experience in the assigned trade in heavy industrial applications i.e., commercial vessels or nuclear power plants, which shall include a minimum of two (2) years work experience on U.S. Navy ships/vessels.
• Must, at a minimum, have High School/Vocational School diploma or GED Certificate and successfully completed a formal course of study in the assigned trade through either a community college, technical or trade school, military training, formal company training program, or an apprentice program.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance

ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.