Pipe Fitter/Mains Layer

Key Responsibilities with Understanding and Knowledge of the following

• Water companies permit to work (PTW) System
• Water main design drawings service drawings and job packs
• PE pipes with their properties and characteristics
• Measuring and calibrating water mains
• Able to distinguish between existing pipe materials and joints
• Contingency plans and their requirements
• Temporary works design for pressure testing
• Thrust block requirements and design
• Discharge licenses including flow rates
• 3-stage DENSO process for buried flanged joints
• Correct choice of pipe-cutting equipment
• Reinstate of valves, hydrants, and other water network equipment
• The Importance of bolt torque and recording documentation

(Essential • EUSR joint Material by butt fusion processes (EUSMUNC11) • EUSR joint material by ELECTROFUSION processes (EUSMUN10) • Flanged installation training (Control Point) • Pipeline commissioning (Including pressure testing and Chlorination/Dechlorination) • Training in pipe cutting equipment - Powergrit Saw, Keel Cutter, Cold Cutter, Clam Shell (Spit Cutter) • Abrasive Wheel training Desirable • EUSR National Water Hygiene Card (Blue Card) • EUSR Utility SHEA (Water) Network process and sewerage network • Training in use of Prodrill 20 + 26 to drill water mains • Confined spaces (CP1) • Asbestos awareness • Willing to travel and have a driving licence).

Person Specification:

The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria:

Essential

• EUSR joint Material by butt fusion processes (EUSMUNC11)
• EUSR joint material by ELECTROFUSION processes (EUSMUN10)
• Flanged installation training (Control Point)
• Pipeline commissioning (Including pressure testing and Chlorination/De-chlorination)
• Training in pipe cutting equipment - Powergrit Saw, Keel Cutter, Cold Cutter, Clam Shell (Spit Cutter)
• Abrasive Wheel training
• Previous experience in pipe fitting - butt fusion and electrofusion

Desirable

• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card (Blue Card)
• EUSR Utility SHEA (Water) Network process and sewerage network
• Training in the use of Prodrill 20 + 26 to drill water mains
• Confined spaces (CP1)
• Asbestos awareness
• Willing to travel and have a driving licence.