Sr. Pipe Leadman
About this role
Description
The Senior Pipefitter Leadman is a working supervisor responsible for managing a crew of journeymen, apprentices, and helpers in the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and testing of complex piping systems. Operating primarily in San Diego’s maritime and industrial sectors—including naval vessels, shipyards, and commercial facilities—the Leadman ensures that production schedules are met, safety protocols are strictly enforced, and work complies with NAVSEA, military specifications (MIL-SPEC), and ASME standards.
Requirements
The Senior Pipefitter Leadman is a working supervisor responsible for managing a crew of journeymen, apprentices, and helpers in the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and testing of complex piping systems. Operating primarily in San Diego’s maritime and industrial sectors—including naval vessels, shipyards, and commercial facilities—the Leadman ensures that production schedules are met, safety protocols are strictly enforced, and work complies with NAVSEA, military specifications (MIL-SPEC), and ASME standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Material Takeoffs & Procurement Requests
• Analyze blueprints, isometric drawings, and system schematics to perform precise material takeoffs, calculating the exact quantities of pipe, valves, flanges, fittings, and consumables needed for each project phase. • Determine appropriate material specifications (e.g., Copper-Nickel, Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel schedules, and pressure ratings) required by the contract or MIL-SPECs. • Generate and submit Purchase Order (PO) requests to the procurement department, ensuring accurate part numbers, quantities, and lead times to prevent project delays.
Crew Leadership & Supervision
• Direct daily operations for an assigned team of pipefitters, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. • Assign daily work packages, manage labor hours, and track material usage for the crew. • Train, mentor, and evaluate apprentices and junior journeymen on trade techniques, safety practices, and technical standards.
Technical Execution & Quality Control
• Interpret advanced blueprints, structural drawings, system schematics, isometric sketches, and MIL-SPECs to plan piping layouts. • Oversee fabrication and installation of high-pressure fluid, gas, steam, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. • Ensure compliance with quality standards, including P-73 joint fit-up requirements, silver-brazing protocols, and alignment tolerances. • Coordinate and witness testing procedures, such as hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure tests, to verify system integrity.