Massy Wood is currently recruiting for a Pipe Fitter with experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry.

The Pipe Fitter is responsible for layout, fit up, assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of piping assemblies as per specified drawings.

• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame cutting equipment, e.g. Oxy-Acetylene and ensure Responsible Care is the primary focus of all contract personnel.
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required shape using hand and power tools.
• Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system and sprinkler and fire protection equipment, using hand and power tools.
• Set up system for pneumatic or hydrostatic testing.
• Read and interpret drawings, pressure and instrumentation and flow diagrams, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements.  
• Remove uneven surfaces and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.
• Structural fabrication and repair, align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins and pry bars.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery.
• Perform Housekeeping activities as required.
• Performs all other related job functions as required.

• School Leaving Certificate.
• Technical certificate specialising in Pipe Certification.
• An acceptable combination of academic qualifications and work experience may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Must possess good verbal and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, team player.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and piping Drawings.
• Knowledge of P&ID’s.
• Knowledge of Plant Piping specifications.
• Must be able to calculate load charts with measurements, safety factor, crane model, rigging, distance, volume and mass.

Massy Wood Group Ltd. (Massy Wood) is a joint venture company, owned by the Energy division of Massy Holdings Ltd., and Wood PLC, a global leader in consulting and engineering across energy and the built environment. https://www.massywoodltd.com