Pipefitter Helper 1

Qualifications
Minimum of nine (+) months as a Helper in a refinery, chemical, petrochemical, or similar plant construction or maintenance, performing the work described herein
Must read and understand safety instructions, signs and labels, be able to follow instructions, both verbally and written, and pass a craft-specific test
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to effectively, verbally communicate directions from craft supervisors and respond to questions from clients, managers and fellow workers
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Must work easily and skillfully with hands; lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, see well (either normally or with correction), hear well (either naturally or with correction) in order to recognize safety alarms and signals and the various sounds of danger associated with construction or maintenance projects, climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffolds, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, manuever in tight working quarters, and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions associated with refinery, chemical, or petrochemical facilities
Must Constantly wear fall protection equipment, about 5 lbs., when leaving the ground to work in any area
A person’s weight and tools/equipment including clothing must comply with manufacturer’s specifications and/or restrictions related to use of ladders and/or fall protection equipment
Must be able to climb various heights
Project Manager must approve all variances based on availability of work not requiring fall protection equipment
= Negligible weight; N/A = Not Applicable
Move about on foot
Standing - Frequently
Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about
Sitting - Rarely
Remaining in the normal seated position
Pushing - Frequently
Exert force upon an object so the object moves away from the force
Pulling - Frequently
Exert force upon an object so the object moves towards the force
Climbing - Frequently
To ascend or descend ladders or scaffolds, stairs, poles or incline surfaces
Crawling - Occasionally
Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
Reaching - Frequently
Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands (fingering not involved)
Fingering - Occasionally
Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily rather than with the whole hand or arm in handling
Perceive attributes and objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors and skin, particularly those on fingertips
Distinguishing degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavor and/or odors using tongue and/or nose
Near Acuity - Frequently
Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
Far Acuity – Occasionally
Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more
Depth Perception - Frequently
Three-dimensional vision
Color Vision – Occasionally
Ability to identify and distinguish colors
Field of Vision – Rarely
Benefits
25 – 40
Responsibilities
Assists skilled craftsmen in the performance of their craft duties by performing supportive type chores as directed by the craftsman
All first-class Helpers shall exhibit the competency of the "Contren learning Series" through Level I and meet the relative S&B job description for Helpers
Primarily to assist the journeyman on all work activities
Assist in staging materials and necessary tools to execute each work activity
Assist in layout and measuring of materials for installation
Setting up oxy/acty bottles, guages, hoses, torch, etc. for fitter uses
Assisting with location of welding machines, pulling lead and grounds, moving welder tools into position to assist pipefitter
Prep fittings such as removing protective paint from weld surfaces prior to fit-up such as: tees, elbows, flanges, valves, etc
May be directed to thread piping ends for nipples or for running screwed piping
Install supports such as: u-bolts, clamps, spring hangers, angle iron, steel, etc. as directed by craftsman
May be required to assist in venting lines for hydro-testing
This could also include installation of blind flanges or slip blinds
May also assist other crafts when needed or as directed by supervision
Attend STEP meetings and supports company safety standards
Insure all necessary tools are retrieved from the tool room on a daily basis to support the days specific activity
Normal work environment will be construction sites within operating plants
This will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals and airborne particles
All project employees may be required to serve as members of the Safety Committee
Housekeeping is done by all crafts in all areas of the projects
There is cross training in the helper groups during the course of the project
Employees in one craft may be cross trained so they can continue working in a different craft as the project continues to progress
Example carpenters to electrical helpers/ pipe helpers, Iron workers to millwrights, etc
Must be medically cleared for respirator usage
Must be able to wear properly fitting respirators
Physical Demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job requires
Care was exercised in evaluating the strength categories, particularly in evaluating the force and physical effort a person must exert
Limits of Weights Lifted / Carried or Force Exerted
Sedentary
HSE-02-C++++-3008 prohibits manual lifting over 40 lbs without assistance
Occasionally 1 to 33% of the time
Frequently 34 to 66% of the time
Constantly 67 to 100% of the time
Walking - Constantly
Balancing - Frequently
Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, and crouching
Stooping - Frequently
Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist
Kneeling - Occasionally
Bending the legs at the knees to come to a rest on the knee or knees
Crouching - Frequently
Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine frequently
Handling - Frequently
Talking - Occasionally
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
Tasting/Smelling – Occasionally
Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus
Job description
Assists skilled craftsmen in the performance of their craft duties by performing supportive type chores as directed by the craftsman.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

NA

EDUCATION:

All first-class Helpers shall exhibit the competency of the "Contren learning Series" through Level I and meet the relative S&B job description for Helpers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of nine (+) months as a Helper in a refinery, chemical, petrochemical, or similar plant construction or maintenance, performing the work described herein. Must read and understand safety instructions, signs and labels, be able to follow instructions, both verbally and written, and pass a craft-specific test.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• U.S. Citizenship required

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Please use bulleted list)
• Primarily to assist the journeyman on all work activities.
• Assist in staging materials and necessary tools to execute each work activity.
• Assist in layout and measuring of materials for installation.
• Setting up oxy/acty bottles, guages, hoses, torch, etc. for fitter uses.
• Assisting with location of welding machines, pulling lead and grounds, moving welder tools into position to assist pipefitter.
• Prep fittings such as removing protective paint from weld surfaces prior to fit-up such as: tees, elbows, flanges, valves, etc.
• May be directed to thread piping ends for nipples or for running screwed piping.
• Install supports such as: u-bolts, clamps, spring hangers, angle iron, steel, etc. as directed by craftsman.
• May be required to assist in venting lines for hydro-testing. This could also include installation of blind flanges or slip blinds.
• May also assist other crafts when needed or as directed by supervision.
• Attend STEP meetings and supports company safety standards.
• Insure all necessary tools are retrieved from the tool room on a daily basis to support the days specific activity.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day today.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to effectively, verbally communicate directions from craft supervisors and respond to questions from clients, managers and fellow workers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal work environment will be construction sites within operating plants. This will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals and airborne particles.

COMMUNITY OF INTEREST

All project employees may be required to serve as members of the Safety Committee.

Housekeeping is done by all crafts in all areas of the projects.

There is cross training in the helper groups during the course of the project. Employees in one craft may be cross trained so they can continue working in a different craft as the project continues to progress. Example carpenters to electrical helpers/ pipe helpers, Iron workers to millwrights, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must work easily and skillfully with hands; lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, see well (either normally or with correction), hear well (either naturally or with correction) in order to recognize safety alarms and signals and the various sounds of danger associated with construction or maintenance projects, climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffolds, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, manuever in tight working quarters, and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions associated with refinery, chemical, or petrochemical facilities. Must be medically cleared for respirator usage. Must be able to wear properly fitting respirators.
• Must Constantly wear fall protection equipment, about 5 lbs., when leaving the ground to work in any area.
• A person’s weight and tools/equipment including clothing must comply with manufacturer’s specifications and/or restrictions related to use of ladders and/or fall protection equipment.
• Must be able to climb various heights.
• Project Manager must approve all variances based on availability of work not requiring fall protection equipment.

Physical Demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job requires. Care was exercised in evaluating the strength categories, particularly in evaluating the force and physical effort a person must exert. All activities are expressed according to the following:

Pipefitter Helper 1 is considered HEAVY WORK.

Limits of Weights Lifted / Carried or Force Exerted

Rating

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy
• - 10
• - 20

20 – 40

50 – 100

100 +
• - 20

10 –25

25 – 40

50 +

N/A
• - 10

10 – 20

20 +
• = Negligible weight; N/A = Not Applicable

Note: All weight is based on random samples and is not intended to be inclusive in all possible weights.

HSE-02-C++++-3008 prohibits manual lifting over 40 lbs without assistance.

Frequency categories are defined as follows:

Rarely 0 to 1% of the time

Occasionally 1 to 33% of the time

Frequently 34 to 66% of the time

Constantly 67 to 100% of the time

Walking - Constantly

Move about on foot.

Standing - Frequently

Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about.

Sitting - Rarely

Remaining in the normal seated position.

Pushing - Frequently

Exert force upon an object so the object moves away from the force.

Pulling - Frequently

Exert force upon an object so the object moves towards the force.

Climbing - Frequently

To ascend or descend ladders or scaffolds, stairs, poles or incline surfaces.

Balancing - Frequently

Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, and crouching.

Stooping - Frequently

Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.

Kneeling - Occasionally

Bending the legs at the knees to come to a rest on the knee or knees.

Crouching - Frequently

Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine frequently.

Crawling - Occasionally

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Reaching - Frequently

Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Handling - Frequently

Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands (fingering not involved).

Fingering - Occasionally

Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily rather than with the whole hand or arm in handling.

Feeling - Rarely

Perceive attributes and objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors and skin, particularly those on fingertips.

Talking - Occasionally

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

Hearing - Constantly

Perceiving the nature of sounds by the air.

Tasting/Smelling – Occasionally

Distinguishing degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavor and/or odors using tongue and/or nose.

Near Acuity - Frequently

Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.

Far Acuity – Occasionally

Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.

Depth Perception - Frequently

Three-dimensional vision.

Accommodation - Occasionally

Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

Color Vision – Occasionally

Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Field of Vision – Rarely

Observe an area that can be seen up and down or right to left when eyes are fixed on a given point.

NOTE:

The above Job Description has been developed based upon the guidelines as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Essential functions, tasks and activities were defined through onsite analysis and confirmation from the employer. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that would be required of positions that would be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of a supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not to mention that are similar in kind or level of difficulty.