Refrigeration Pipe Fitter

Pipe Fitter

Location: Based Irlam, Manchester with travel internationally.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Install, Armaflex and pressure test refrigeration pipe work.
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, dealing with clients and staff professionally.
5. Maintain a good awareness of relevant QA and Health & Safety issues.
6. Manage time effectively, juggling workload and priorities in conjunction with the line manager.
7. Organise daily tasks based on client requirements and make independent decisions regarding workload prioritization.
8. Communicate internally with staff at all levels and liaise with the appropriate Installation team leader on site.
9. Understand refrigeration pipework and troubleshoot design issues, recommending changes before installation.

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 given to the correct candidate.

Additional Information:

1. Maintain a smart appearance in line with company policy.
2. Hold a valid driving license and passport to undertake duties on site throughout the UK and overseas.
3. Undertake any other duties as requested by line management.