Meeting Jordan Johnson, a pipefitter on the Olympic Park.
What do you do?
“I am an apprentice pipe fitter working on the heating and air conditioning systems in the venues. My work includes carrying pipes, working in basements, fitting brackets to pipe work, crimpling and cutting pipes.”
When did you start working on the Olympic site?
“I started working here in spring 2009. I was 17 years old then.
I am working my apprenticeship so I am on a heating and ventilation course as well as working on the site.”
What do you like about working on the Olympic Site?
“When it’s finished I can say that I worked on one of the Olympic Park attractions. To be able to say that I did my apprenticeship on the Olympic Park is unique.”
More about the job
Jordan says, “Doing an apprenticeship makes things link up; learning about tools, equipment and fittings, how to use them and understanding site rules and regulations are completely different when you have to apply them, rather than just read about them.”
Duties of a pipe fitter:
- install the heating and air conditioning systems
- fit all pipe work connected with the systems
- wrap pipes in insulation, and secure in place
- test pipe or tubing joints and connections for leaks
Knowledge and Skills:
- able to use power saws, drills and pipe fitter’s tools
- measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter’s tools
- able to follow Health and Safety Guidelines
- able to follow plans
- good understanding of materials and ways of working
- Able to problem solve
