Job Title: Pipe Fitter Supervisor 

Location: Duncan, SC

Schedule: 1^st shift

Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Pipe Fitter Supervisor to oversee pipe fabrication and installation activities in a shop or field environment. This role is responsible for supervising pipefitters, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical pipefitting knowledge and the ability to drive production while maintaining safety and workmanship excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily pipefitting operations to ensure quality, safety, and productivity targets are met
• Lead and manage pipefitters, helpers, and subcontractors as assigned
• Interpret and work from isometric and orthographic piping drawings
• Coordinate with welding, fabrication, quality, and engineering teams
• Ensure proper fit-up, alignment, tolerances, and material usage prior to welding
• Enforce company safety policies, PPE usage, and job site safety requirements
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure Safety Task Assessments (STAs) are completed
• Monitor productivity and manpower; develop recovery plans when production goals are not met
• Manage Fitter productivity targets:
  • Fitter Booths: 120 diameter inches per 8-hour shift
• Verify materials, fittings, and components match project specifications
• Identify and resolve field or shop issues related to fit-up, rework, or material discrepancies
• Work with Quality Control to address non-conformances and inspection findings
• Ensure accurate completion of daily reports, manpower logs, and turnover documentation
• Maintain housekeeping standards in work areas
• Participate in daily production and coordination meetings
• Uphold a professional, respectful, and team-focused work environment

Additional Duties

• Provide coverage for other supervisors as needed
• Coordinate rework to meet schedule and quality requirements
• Assist with training and mentoring of pipefitters and apprentices
• Issue disciplinary documentation when necessary

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of pipefitting or piping fabrication experience
• Previous supervisory or lead pipefitter experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of pipe fitting methods, materials, and tolerances
• Ability to read and interpret isometric, orthographic, and P&ID drawings
• Understanding of piping materials, valves, fittings, and supports
• Strong safety leadership and communication skills
• Basic computer skills (production reports, timekeeping, or project software)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial, refinery, or power plant environments
• Familiarity with ASME piping codes
• Ability to operate mobile equipment (forklifts, manlifts, )

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics aligned with

Why Join Us

• Leadership role with hands-on involvement
• Strong safety and quality culture
• Consistent workload with growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits