Industrial Pipefitter

Tradesmen International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Vacation Pay

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Job summary

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Industrial Pipefitters for projects located in the Southaven, MS area. This is a first shift opportunity with pay rate of $30-50/hour plus $160/day per diem for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site.

If you are a Pipefitter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Qualifications

• 3+ years installing large industrial or commercial piping or apprenticeship completion
• Experience fitting welded, flanged, grooved, and/or threaded pipe with supports
• Willingness to work outdoors at heights and in changing sites
• Ability to read isometric, spool, and P&ID drawings
• Strong safety mindset and compliance with LOTO and permits
• Data center/industrial or heavy-civil site experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Install large-bore piping per drawings and specs
• Perform flange, groove, thread, and welded-joint fit-up
• Hang pipes, supports, and racks; set gaps for welding crew
• Read isometric/spool drawings; flag conflicts
• Support hydro, pneumatic tests; install test packs
• Follow LOTO, PPE, and permit rules; avoid live systems
• Report damaged material and safety concerns promptly
• Assist with turnover, punch-list, and site cleanup

Skills

Pipefitting

Safety-minded

Reading drawings

LOTO compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

UA/NCCER or equivalent pipefitter credential

OSHA 10 or equivalent training

Tools

Pipefitting hand tools

Power tools

Bevelers

Material-handling equipment

Job description

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Industrial Pipefitters for projects located in the Southaven, MS area. This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $30-50/hour based on experience plus $160/day per diem for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Pipefitter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

• Install large-bore industrial piping (process, mechanical, utility, and related systems): measure, cut, bevel, fit, hang, and make up joints per drawings and specs
• Perform flange, groove, thread, and welded-joint fit-up; align pipe, set gaps, and prep joints for the welding crew
• Install valves, fittings, hangers, supports, strut, and anchors; hang pipe racks and supports plumb and on grade
• Read isometric, spool, and arrangement drawings; field-route as directed and flag drawing conflicts before install
• Support hydro, pneumatic, and service tests: install blinds and test packs, walk lines, and repair leaks
• Stage, move, and inventory pipe, valves, hangers, insulation, tools, and equipment; keep laydown yards and mechanical rooms orderly
• Assist with equipment set for pumps, cooling towers, air handlers, and related mechanical gear, including bolt-up of suction and discharge piping
• Open and close work areas: protection, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset so the next crew can start immediately
• Follow LOTO, PPE, and permit rules; do not work on live systems without authorization
• Report damaged material, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediately
• Support punch-list work and cleanup through system turnover

Requirements

• 3+ years installing large industrial or commercial piping OR completion of a recognized pipefitter apprenticeship, OR equivalent military experience
• Experience fitting and installing welded, flanged, grooved, and/or threaded pipe, including hangers and supports
• Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing data center construction site
• Ability to use pipefitting hand tools, power tools, bevelers, and material-handling equipment safely
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures, including LOTO and permits
• Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical construction windows
• Prior experience on data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites
• Experience on large-bore welded industrial piping (carbon and/or stainless) and equipment connections (pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, skids)
• Ability to read isometric, spool, and P&ID drawings
• UA, NCCER, or equivalent pipefitter credential
• OSHA 10 or equivalent training; TI can provide training for qualified candidates
• Familiarity with hot-work, hydrotest, and flange-management practices
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

“Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

Location

US-TX-HOUSTON