Plant Pipefitter
ぷらんとはいかんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who installs, repairs, and maintains piping systems in various plant facilities such as power plants and chemical plants.
Description
Plant pipefitters are responsible for the construction and maintenance of piping systems in large plant facilities such as chemical plants, oil refineries, and power plants. They perform blueprint reading for piping drawings, cutting and bending of metal pipes, joining by welding, insulation and anti-corrosion treatment, and pressure testing after completion. They are required to have the ability to perform high-precision construction while complying with safety standards, adapting to different work environments, materials, and standards at each site.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to aging plant equipment countermeasures and expansion in the renewable energy sector. Highly skilled workers have high market value amid labor shortages.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good Team Player / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Direct to/from Site / On-site Work / Shift Night Work / Team-based
Career Path
Apprentice Pipefitter → Plant Pipefitter → Lead Pipefitter → Pipefitter Leader → Construction Management Technician → Plant Engineer
Required Skills
Anti-Corrosion Insulation Construction / Dimension Measurement / Metal Pipe Processing / Piping Drawing Reading / Tool Operation / Welding
Recommended Skills
CAD (Piping Drawing Creation) / Construction Management Knowledge / Non-Destructive Testing / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | It is necessary to flexibly adapt to different environments and conditions at each site. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required because small leaks or cracks can lead to serious accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Endurance is required for handling heavy pipe materials and prolonged standing work. |
| Stress Tolerance | There are situations involving work in high-temperature and high-pressure environments, requiring tolerance. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To support the overall plant operation by collaborating with other trades. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is rarely exercised as it follows standardized construction procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly involves numerical processing for dimension measurement, no need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Boiler Technician
- Gas Welding Technician
- Oxygen Deficiency Hazard Work Supervisor
- Piping Technician
Aliases
- Plant Piping Engineer
- Plant Piping Worker
Related Jobs
- Construction Management Technician
- Equipment Worker
- Pipefitter
- Plant Engineer