Construction Steamfitters lay out, assemble, fabricate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair piping systems that carry water, steam, chemicals, compressed air, liquids, gases, or fuel used in energy production, heating, cooling, food & beverage, manufacturing, lubricating and a wide variety of other various processes.

Installation of process piping systems includes basic knowledge as follows:

• Digital and blueprint reading, drawings, specifications, detailed isometric sketches, pipe and equipment fabrication, and installation layout.
• Rigging, setting, supporting, and piping of related equipment, valves, fittings, etc.
• Measure, cut, bend, prepare and join all types of pipes, including threading, welding, brazing, soldering, cementing, fusion, and mechanical joining.
• Preparation of the construction site for equipment installation and piping, including walls, floors, ceilings, rooftops, shafts, etc.
• Pressure-test all systems to detect leaks prior to startup.
• Works independently while using proper piping practices in the industry and confirms the appropriate function of installed/repaired piping systems and related equipment.