Steam Pipe Fitter
じょうきはいかんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized technical job that installs, repairs, and maintains high-temperature and high-pressure steam piping systems used in factories and power plants.
Description
Steam pipe fitters work in plant facilities such as power plants, chemical plants, and steel mills, handling the construction, maintenance, and repair of piping that transports steam. They perform a wide range of tasks including cutting steel pipes, threading, bending, installing flanges and valves, arc welding or TIG welding, airtightness and hydrostatic pressure testing, and insulation material application. They are required to manage safety and conduct quality inspections based on laws and standards, and precise and reliable work is necessary in high-temperature and high-pressure environments.
Future Outlook
Stable job demand is expected due to energy needs and plant renewal demands. Demand for specialized high-temperature piping technicians will increase with energy-saving measures and introduction of new technologies.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Safety Awareness / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips for Construction / Night Shift / Plant Site Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Pipe Fitter → Experienced Pipe Fitter → Group Leader → Site Supervisor → Piping Construction Management Technician (Managerial Position)
Required Skills
Airtightness and Hydrostatic Pressure Testing / Flange and Valve Installation / Insulation Material Application Technology / Pipe Processing Technology / Reading Drawings and Blueprints / Safety Management (Handling Hazardous Materials, High Temperature, High Pressure) / Welding Technology
Recommended Skills
CAD (2D/3D) / Crane Operation / Instrumentation Piping Knowledge / Knowledge of Boiler and High-Pressure Gas Related Regulations / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | In high-temperature and high-pressure piping work, precise operations and safety assurance are essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to handling heavy materials and frequent high-altitude work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to significant work stress from high-altitude work and high-temperature/high-pressure environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Requires following standard procedures and drawings, so little creative thinking is needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Boiler Technician
- High-Pressure Gas Manufacturing Safety Manager
- Pipe Fitting Skills Test (Grade 1/2)
- Welding Technician (Arc Welding/TIG Welding)
Aliases
- Steam Pipe Fitter
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