Pipefitter

Pipefitter — Contract — Equatorial Guinea

Employ Global | Piping Installation and Maintenance

Bring your pipefitting expertise to a contract assignment supporting energy operations in Equatorial Guinea.

Employ Global is recruiting experienced Pipefitters for an international energy services client. This opportunity suits skilled tradespeople with practical experience installing, assembling and maintaining piping systems in oil and gas, process plants or comparable industrial environments.

The opportunity

Working under the site supervisor, you will carry out piping installation and maintenance activities to approved drawings, specifications and procedures. You will work alongside mechanical teams, welders and other trades to deliver safe, accurate work that meets project quality requirements.

Your responsibilities

• Read and interpret piping isometric drawings, layouts, specifications and work instructions.
• Measure, mark, cut, prepare and fit pipework using approved tools and methods.
• Assemble and install pipe spools, fittings, valves, flanges and supports.
• Check materials, dimensions, orientation and alignment against drawings and specifications.
• Prepare joints for welding and coordinate fit-up with qualified welders.
• Assemble flanged connections using specified gaskets, fasteners and approved tightening procedures within your competency.
• Remove, replace and maintain piping components following confirmed isolation and authorisation.
• Support pressure-test preparation, reinstatement and leak checks under approved procedures.
• Identify defects or discrepancies and refer proposed changes to the supervisor before proceeding.
• Follow permit-to-work, isolation, hot-work and work-at-height requirements where applicable.
• Participate in toolbox talks and task risk assessments, and maintain good housekeeping.
• Complete required work records and support inspections and handovers.

What you will bring

• Demonstrable pipefitting experience in oil and gas, energy services, process plants or a comparable industrial environment.
• A relevant trade qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent assessed practical competence.
• The ability to interpret piping drawings and accurately measure, align and fit components.
• Working knowledge of piping materials, fittings, valves, flanges and supports.
• Experience using pipefitting tools safely and following installation and quality procedures.
• Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and the hazards associated with pressurised or previously operating pipework.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other trades.
• Shutdown or turnaround experience would be advantageous.
• Relevant assignment-specific safety training; offshore survival training and an accepted medical certificate where offshore deployment requires them.

Contract details

Location: Equatorial Guinea. Contract duration, start date, work pattern and remuneration will be confirmed during recruitment. Travel, accommodation and mobilisation arrangements will be explained before acceptance. Appointment is subject to required work authorisation and role-specific competency and safety checks.

Employ Global welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates, including Equatorial Guinean professionals. Selection is based on relevant skills, experience and ability to perform the role safely. Please tell us if you need an adjustment during recruitment.