Pipefitter

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PipefitterENKA UKHinkley Point CMain Responsibilities

 Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, grinders, cutting torches, preparing pipe fit-up and pipe threaders and benders.
 Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, valves and related equipment, according to specifications and isometrics, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints.
 Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as equipment or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.
 Inspect, examine, and test installed piping systems using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
 Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading.
 Torqueing and tensioning of bolts for flanged connections.
 Installation of pipe supports.
 Rolling of pipeline strings onto roller tracks and trolleys.
 Steel pipe jacking using hydraulic or hand-operated jacks.
 Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints.
 Repairs and replaces worn pipe lines as per requirement.
 Assisting with the installation of pipe assemblies, fittings and valves using hand and power tools.
 To assist other departments especially Welding & PWHT activities (carrying welding machine, PWHT machines, portable oven, gas cylinders or any other work) if required.
 Shall ensure that a "zero harm" approach is taken in relation to all their acts and omissions in relation to the services and the project. Acknowledges that due to the nature of the project, nuclear safety and security are of paramount importance.
 Agrees to comply with any rule, instruction or requirement of the Company in relation to the services which the company determines, in their sole and absolute discretion, is necessary in order for the company to comply with their obligations under the nuclear site license.
 Housekeeping of the work areas; collection, segregation and disposal of wastes as required; removal of unused materials and clear the work floors to eliminate/reduce slipping or tripping risks in your work area.
 Safe use, protection, storage and care of general maintenance products, hand and power tools

You must:

 Take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do);
 Co-operate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare;
 Follow the training you have received when using any work items your employer has given you.

General Conditions

 Have minimum 5 years of work experience.
 Diploma in Installing Engineering Construction Plant and Systems – Pipefitting or ECITB Diploma in Installing Engineering Construction Plant and Systems – Pipefitting or Hold the ECITB Skills Test Alternative / Skills Test Number: TMF05 or ACE Card
 Prove of English Level (CEFR) B1.
 Can achieve Security Clearance (BPSS)
 Hold or Can achieve CCNSG Safety Passport.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.