Pipe Fitter Supervisor

Job Description: The Supervisor position requires 5 years of experience as a supervisor in repair and maintenance efforts onboard U.S. Navy ships in the Trade Skill they are supervising and On-Site Supervisors must reflect the same (2 years) experience, training, and qualifications, as the Tradesperson they are supervising. These periods of experience cannot overlap.

Required Skills and Experiences: Supervisors shall possess 5 years experience supervising the following requirements:

Pipefitter Typical Trade Task

a. Fabricate, install, remove, modify and repair piping/hoses in the shop, aboard ship and pier side temporary ship support systems.

b. Remove, fabricate, assemble, or reinstall various Submarine non-nuclear piping systems including pressure joints and temporary systems.

c. Fit-up and prepare various system piping for cutting, welding, or brazing (e.g. Sanitary, Potable water, cooling piping systems).

d. Template, fabricate and install plumbing and high-pressure air systems piping.

e. Work from templates, manufacturing and installing parts and assemblies with reference to base lines, centerlines, frame lines, and other reference points.

Trade Skill Requirements

a. Marine Pipefitter Supervisor must have at least two (2) years of specialized experience on US Navy vessels or Commercial Marine experience independently performing the identified Typical Trade Tasks.

b. Marine Pipefitter Supervisor shall be capable of installing, repairing or modifying high and low pressure water, steam, gas, oil, or other high and low pressure pipes or fittings.

c. Marine Pipefitter Supervisor shall possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to fabricate and assemble various piping systems of differing metal which includes: cutting, bending, shaping, alignment, and mounting of piping systems on U.S. Naval Surface Ships and Submarines.

d. Marine Pipefitter Supervisor shall possess the ability to read, interpret, and apply blueprints as well as have the ability to perform mathematical calculations involving geometry to lay out angles, arcs and circles. .

Degree Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.