1st Class Pipe Fitter

Stellar Energy; Haslet (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Energy is seeking a 1st Class Pipe Fitter for our Fort Worth, TX fabrication facility. This full-time, non-exempt hourly role focuses on installing and inspecting industrial piping systems, valves, and related components to meet stringent specifications.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with threading, grinding, welding, brazing, rigging, and plasma/gas arc cutting; read blueprints; and maintain safety and quality during daily operations.

Qualifications

• Basic math and language skills.
• Knowledge of threading, grinding, welding, brazing, rigging, plasma cutting, gas arc cutting.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and job specifications.
• Install piping systems, valves, and components per specifications.
• Set up and secure piping supports and hangers; inspect for quality and safety.
• Operate cranes or forklifts following safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with SEA quality standards and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Pipefitting

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Rigging

Safety compliance

Tools

Threading

Grinding

Welding

Brazing

Rigging

Plasma cutting

Gas arc cutting

Job description

1 st Class Pipe Fitter

Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

1 st Class Pipe Fitter

Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports to: General Superintendent

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Company Summary

Stellar Energy provides state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized energy performance now; and in the preparation for the energy needs of tomorrow. In business for 25 years, we’ve delivered added energy efficiency and capacity to customers in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with the lower emissions required to support our partners’ unique sustainability objectives.

Stellar Energy specializes in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing solutions within the energy sector including turbine inlet air chilling, central utility plants, district cooling, combined heat & power systems, thermal energy storage, inlet air heating, data center chilling, and inlet air chilling for LNG facilities. Additionally, our expertise extends to start-up & commissioning, system health analysis, services, and training. Our in-house team of skilled engineers and dedicated tradespeople are the reason we are the global leader in customized solutions. Stellar Energy strives to add value to today’s energy infrastructure, achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy that will help to create a responsible energy economy.

Summary Objective

To have experienced working knowledge of mechanical equipment and piping installation and the various terminologies, blueprint reading, measurement’s, setting equipment/piping, job specifications, etc., to build an integrally complete piping system.

Essential Functions

• Fluent in understanding job specification, blueprint reading, target point measurements and torque requirements for large industrial piping systems.
• Hands on working knowledge of datum lining, Equipment/Piping center lines and work points.
• Technically proficient in the installation of various valves, suction diffusers, guides, circuit setters, expansion tanks, pumps, chillers, automatic air vents, pressure regulators, etc. to make a complete piping system.
• Installation knowledge of all forms of piping system hangers, supports, braces, etc., from temporary through jam nut completion.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solver who can understand and follow instruction.
• Accountability for completion of daily work assignments while monitoring quality, safety, and health regulations.
• Documentation of all quality reporting methods employed per SEA Quality Standards
• Operate overhead cranes and or forklifts, while adhering to industry standard practices of safe rigging systems and techniques.
• Safely and efficiently direct and monitor two or more helpers.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements and physically / medically qualified to wear required PPE per OSHA standards.
• Be fluent in all hydro process for 150psi testing and inspections.
• Responsibilities may require sedentary work, including but not limited to computer operation, video review, classroom or online training, job observations/inspections, and peer work review.
• Prepares for ISO 9001 and other audits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Collaboration Skills
• Reliable Attendance
• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Communication Proficiency; Written and Verbal
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position operates out of a fabrication facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. First shift days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Second shift Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel is primarily not required with exception to local travel during the business day.

Required Education And Experience

• Basic math and language skills required.
• Knowledge of Threading, grinding, welding, brazing, rigging, plasma cutting, gas arc cutting

Preferred Education And Experience

• A minimum of 2-5 years related experience or training.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in USA.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.