Industrial Pipe Fitter - Journeyman (Lead/II/III)

Richard; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is seeking experienced Industrial Journeyman Pipe Fitters to join our team in Texas.

You will read drawings, fabricate, install, and maintain piping systems on steam, fluid, or gas services across industrial facilities, including boiler lines and refineries. Candidates must have NCCER certification or equivalent industrial piping experience, strong safety discipline, and the ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
• Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, manufacturers manuals, and instructions.
• Demonstrated knowledge on the pipe fitting processes for industrial piping (refineries, chemical plants, etc.) and boiler components for a combined cycle power plant.
• Must have 4+ years of experience with the pipe fitting processes.
• Good problem-solving abilities and pipe fitting math skills.
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work with others - Team player.
• Ability to work independently - minimal supervision, reliable performer.
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
• Commitment to Richard values, safety rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Read engineered drawings and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations in space (coordinates), quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications.
• Install valves, hangers, supports, flanges inside piping system according to plans and applicable specifications.
• Perform tests (e.g., hydrotests) to ensure the quality of the pipe and piping system.
• Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.

Skills

Read prints and construction drawings

Leadership and communication

Team player

Independent worker

Pipe fitting knowledge

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Safety compliance

Education

NCCER Certification as Industrial Pipe Fitter

Formal/Technical education

Job description

Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is seeking experienced Industrial Journeyman Pipe Fitters to join our team in Texas.

You will read drawings, fabricate, install, and maintain piping systems on steam, fluid, or gas services across industrial facilities, including boiler lines and refineries. Candidates must have NCCER certification or equivalent industrial piping experience, strong safety discipline, and the ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.