Pipe Fitter Refrigeration

JR United Kingdom; Irlam; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

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The Pipe Fitter will be responsible for the installation of the refrigeration and chilled water pipework on Azenta Automated Storage Systems. The Pipe Fitter will work alongside Installation Engineers to ensure these are installed to the program of works timeline.

Location: Based Irlam, Manchester with frequent international travel.

The position will require full understanding of refrigeration pipework and the ability to troubleshoot design, and recommend changes before installation.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Install, Armaflex and pressure test refrigeration pipework.
2. Install and leak test chilled water pipework from customers' chilled water system.
3. Install all hardware to carry and clip the pipework to a high specification.
4. Act as a representative of the company in all situations, e.g., when dealing with clients and staff, and is expected to conduct him/herself professionally and lead by example.
5. Maintain a good awareness of relevant QA and Health & Safety issues.
6. Be proactive in the management of time, juggling workload and priorities in conjunction with the line manager.
7. Handle a varied scope of tasks and deal with several tasks simultaneously.
8. Organise the day according to specific tasks depending upon client requirements.
9. Make independent decisions daily, prioritising the workload.
10. Use experience to decide when additional assistance is required.

Communications

The Candidate will communicate internally with staff at all levels, particularly Project Managers, and occasionally directly with refrigeration design, refrigeration commissioning engineers, and installation managers. On-site, the Candidate will liaise with the appropriate Installation team leader. Much of the communication required is face-to-face with clients; consequently, the Candidate must be able to deal with people and situations in a tactful, diplomatic, and confidential manner.

Skill Profile: Qualifications/Training/Experience

1. Qualified to a minimum of BESA city and guilds qualification.
2. Minimum of five years installation knowledge.
3. Ability to read pipe isometrics and understand INTF drawings.
4. Good PC skills, including report writing and use of spreadsheets.
5. Ability to demonstrate excellent Armaflexing skills.
6. Must be able to work under pressure on a customer site, often in a foreign country.
7. F-Gas training is not a must and can be provided to the correct candidate.