Engineering construction pipefitter
Construction and the built environment
Level 3 -
Designing, installing and maintaining piping systems on construction sites or commercial fabrication facilities.
Reference: OCC0162
Status:
SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5214/00 Pipe fitters
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Employers involved in creating the standard:
Doosan Babcock Ltd, GE Power Ltd, Cordell Group Ltd, Sellafield Ltd, Alpha Plus Ltd, Laker Vent Engineering Ltd, Jacobs Field Services Ltd, Pruce Newman Pipework Ltd, Hydratight Ltd, AJB Training and Assessment Services Ltd, NETA Training Trust, HETA, GIFHE, HETA, MECNW, ENGIE Fabricom, Balfour Beatty, Site Service Engineering Ltd, PTF Engineering
Summary
The Pipefitter is a vital Engineering Construction role, working within strictly defined processes and procedures to exacting standards. This often involves working on major infrastructure projects for example power stations and oil and gas facilities both in the UK and overseas Engineering Construction Industry. The Pipefitter can work in hazardous environments which can include working at height, over water and in confined spaces. The Pipefitter role encompasses the positioning, assembly, fabrication, maintenance, repair and decommissioning of piping systems within Engineering Construction, both on construction sites or at commercial fabrication facilities. This can include working in environments with systems that may carry water, steam, food, pharmaceutical, chemicals, gas, hydrocarbons or fuel which may be used in cooling, heating, lubricating and other processes. The Pipefitter works with various pipe materials such as ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics and composites. These materials can vary from 15 mm to 1200 in diameter and from 5 mm up to 75 mm in thickness dependent upon the content of the pipes and the operating pressures of the systems. The role requires the knowledge and skills to implement the specified method of jointing required within often complex piping systems. The Pipefitter must be able to work autonomously and as part of a team ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental, processes and procedures. The Pipefitter must also work with other Engineering Construction occupations such as welders.
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Doosan Babcock Ltd, GE Power Ltd, Cordell Group Ltd, Sellafield Ltd, Alpha Plus Ltd, Laker Vent Engineering Ltd, Jacobs Field Services Ltd, Pruce Newman Pipework Ltd, Hydratight Ltd, AJB Training and Assessment Services Ltd, NETA Training Trust, HETA, GIFHE, HETA, MECNW, ENGIE Fabricom, Balfour Beatty, Site Service Engineering Ltd, PTF Engineering
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