Evergreen - Helper - Pipefitter - Various Projects

Yates Construction Co.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction Co. is seeking a Pipefitter Helper in Mississippi to assist Journeyman Pipefitters with fabricating and installing piping systems. Applicants should have at least 36 months of heavy industrial pipefitting experience, along with the ability to follow detailed instructions and comply with safety protocols. The role involves physical demands and working in various weather conditions. Yates Construction values safety and offers equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 36+ months heavy industrial-related pipefitting experience.
• Successful completion of required safety training.

Responsibilities

• Assist Journeyman in fabricating and installing piping systems.
• Follow detailed instructions on new work assignments.
• Comply with safety procedures and participate in training.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret instructions

Personal hand tools for craft

Job description

A Pipefitter Helper will assist the Journeyman Pipefitter to fabricate pipe. Also, is able to identify and assist in the installation of above/underground piping, hangers, supports, valves, and heavy wall specialties.

• Level IV: Competent to complete Journeyman level Pipe Fitter tasks with minimal supervision.

Overview of Primary Duties

• Assists Journeyman by performing the simpler and more routine duties of the craft.
• Follow detailed instructions on new work assignments.
• Closely reviews work while tasks are being learned.
• Assist with laying out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and production and processing systems.
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
• Follow Yates Code of Conduct
• Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
  • Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
  • Report all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.
  • Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
  • Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
  • Participate in workplace inspections.
  • Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
  • Participate in required and assigned training.
  • Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
  • Present a mature approach to working safely.
  • Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of tasks an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Qualifications

Level IV

• Thirty-six (36) + months of heavy industrial-related pipefitting experience
• Other verified experiences or certifications with pipefitting experience

Level III

• Twenty-four (24) to thirty-five (35) months of heavy industrial-related pipefitting experience

Level II

• Twelve (12) to twenty-three (23) months of heavy industrial-related pipefitting experience

Level I

• Zero (0) to eleven (11) months of heavy industrial-related pipefitting experience
• One (1) year of industrial experience

Requirements

• Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation
• Personal hand tools required for craft as established on the Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List
• Successful completion of required Safety training to include, but not limited to, Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at Heights

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This is not an all-inclusive list of functions that an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Physical requirements for this role may include but are not limited to:

• All weather conditions at varying temperatures
• Work at varying elevations
• Will work in windy and dusty environments
• Moderate to high noise levels
• The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools
• Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms
• Required to wear safety-approved body harnesses when working at 4’ or above
• Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting
• Ability to talk and hear to communicate
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision

Yates Construction EEO Statements

Yates Construction is a military-friendly employer and 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 and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.