Pipefitter - Newport, KY

Description

EGC Construction is looking for both experienced professionals and individuals who are looking to begin their construction career to join our team!

EGC employs more than 120 skilled craft workers that focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction. We offer general, commercial and industrial construction including electrical work, millwrights, pipe fitters and structural steel detailers.

Headquartered in Newport, Kentucky and have been servicing local, regional, and international clients since 1978. EGC is committed to safety and the continuous improvement of our safety systems. We have received national safety awards as a result of our performance.

EGC is proud to be part of the Messer family of companies and we are committed to building what matters most for our customers and transforming the communities in which we live.

We are currently seeking pipe fitters for the Process/Utility Piping Systems in the Food and Beverage and Pharmaceutical Industries.

Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches and P&ID’s
• Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains process and utility piping systems
• Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and determine proper pipe path clearance
• Cuts pipe using saws, pipe cutter, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs to process and production equipment
• Perform planned maintenance, inspection and installation on process and production equipment
• Follow job site safety and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area. Identify safety hazards and protect self and others
  
  

Experience Required

• Ability to keep work ahead of welders
• OSHA 10/30 Certified, preferred. If not complete at time of hire, will need to complete before starting position.
• Using facing tools, Fischer saws, and other process related tools
• General knowledge of piping layout and routing
• Knowledge of general piping systems
• Combination fitter/welder is a plus
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have transportation and good communication skills
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions
  
  

Abilities

• Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities
• Physical requirements: standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50lbs., seeing and reading
  
  

EGC is a merit shop contractor supporting a Team working environment. All Team members will be required from time to time to perform other duties they are qualified to perform, outside of this job description and their normal work function.

All EGC employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

We provide an excellent and comprehensive compensation package with unlimited opportunity for personal and professional growth. If you would like to join our team of employee-owners and are interested in a challenging and rewarding career, please visit our website at https://www.egcconst.com/careers/

EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. EGC is committed to a diverse workforce.