Instrument Pipefitter

Job Title: Instrument Pipefitter

Key details:

• Location: Saltend Chemical Park, Hull
• Shifts: Days & Nights available (10-hour shifts)
• Rotation: 10 days on, 4 days off
• Duration: 8 weeks initially (potential for extension)
• NAECI Grade 5 rates apply

Rates:

• Days: £23.45
• Nights: £29.66
• Overtime A: £32.83
• Overtime B: £42.21
• Lodge: £373.73 per week (as per NAECI agreement)
• Bonuses:
• 80p/hour weekly bonus
• £1.57/hour IBA (paid fortnightly)

We are looking for Instrument Pipefittersto install, fabricate, test, and maintain small-bore tubing and piping systems that connect the process instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments) to industrial equipment on Saltend Chemical Park.

Installation and Fabrication

• Install stainless steel, copper, and carbon steel instrument tubing and pipework.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, and assemble tubing and pipes.
• Install impulse lines, pneumatic tubing, manifolds, valves, and instrument air systems.
• Fabricate and install pipe supports and brackets.

Drawing Interpretation

• Read and interpret:
• P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
• Isometric drawings
• Hook-up drawings
• Engineering specifications and blueprints
• Set out work accurately from drawings and project documentation.

Testing and Commissioning

• Perform pressure testing and leak testing.
• Inspect completed installations for quality and compliance.
• Assist with commissioning and start-up activities.

Maintenance and Repair

• Troubleshoot instrument piping systems.
• Replace damaged tubing, fittings, valves, and supports.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance.

Health, Safety, and Quality

• Follow site safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Ensure installations meet project specifications and industry standards.

Essential Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Pipefitting, or Instrumentation.
• NVQ Level 3 in Pipefitting, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent trade qualification.
• Industrial experience in pipefitting or instrumentation installation.
• Swagelok
• SBT01-02

• CCNSG Safety Passport / CSCSor safety training certification

If you are interested please click apply or send me your CV and certificates to (url removed)

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