Pipefitter Foreman - Civil Construction in Dickinson, ND

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Rice Lake West is an award-winning constructor of water and wastewater treatment facilities serving the public and private sectors in the Dakotas and Mountain West regions.  The company's mission, to be a leading self-performing water contractor and leader in collaborative delivery methods supported by the core values of: safety, integrity, quality & value, learning, relationships, employees, and loyalty.

From offices in Golden, Colorado, Fargo, ND, and Watertown, SD, Rice Lake West offers a range of services from complete turn-key project delivery to design-build and design-bid-build construction.  Rice Lake West has the ability to self-perform the construction process, including structural excavation, site utilities, site grading, concrete work, carpentry, specialty construction, and equipment or process piping installation allowing Rice Lake West to monitor every project detail to ensure high quality outcomes that are on schedule and within budget.

To learn more, visit www.rlwest.org

JOB DESCRIPTION

Jobsite Location: Dickinson, ND

Rice Lake West seeks an EXPERIENCED pipefitter foreman to run crews for a Public Works project.  Piping diameters range from 1/2" to 48", can be underground or above ground, and include 20" bolted steel and 1/2" - 4" PVC and CPVC piping.

Duties could include:

• Layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, and maintenance of piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems, on basis of knowledge of system operation and study of building plans or working drawings.


• Selecting type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.


• Cutting pipe, using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine.


• Assembly and installation of metal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, ductile iron, steel, etc.


• Joining piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.


• Securing pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers using hand tools.


• Installation and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems including pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping.


• Testing piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.

Essential skills and qualifications:

• Ability to read a folding rule to nearest fraction of an inch.


• Ability to read an engineer's rule to nearest hundredth of a foot.


• Ability to measure objects.


• Ability to read and interpret drawings.


• Must be able to visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.


• Must have the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.


• Ability and willingness to climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffold.


• Ability and willingness to work on structural steel up to 250 feet in height.


• Proficiency in shooting grade by use of grade rod, transit, level, and/or laser.


• Ability to operate power tools including pipe cutter, pipe bender, welder, grinder, and sander.


• May require appropriate training and licensing to perform some activities.


• Must pass a pre-placement medical exam.

Typical Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to rain, sleet, snow, dust, mud, heat, sun, cold, noise and other conditions common to construction sites.  Contractual obligations may require irregular hours, out of town work, overnight stays, weekends, and holidays.

Disclaimer

The information provided is not all-inclusive and should not be interpreted as limiting the duties, which an individual under this classification may be asked to perform.  Employees in this position may be required to perform essential or non-essential functions in addition to those listed.  Employees who qualify to perform work in other crafts may be directed to do so at any time by the company.  Failure to perform craft work as directed by the company is insubordination and will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.  This is not a contract but is provided only as a guide to determine basic requirements, qualifications, and capabilities for this position.

Start Date

Immediate opening

Salary

$32-$40+/hour plus per diem

Full benefits package that includes paid time off and paid holidays

Notice to Applicants

Please read this information carefully and ask someone for help if you have difficulty understanding the functions of this job.  There are questions on the application regarding your reading, understanding, and capability to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying.  If you have any questions, which have not been answered regarding essential functions, please contact the project manager at the site.