Industrial Pipefitter NCCER+ - Lead Pipe & Boiler Systems

Zachry Group; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Geismar, LA is seeking an Industrial Pipe Fitter to assemble, lay out, install and maintain pipe systems on steam, fluid, or gas systems. The role covers on-site work across buildings, outdoor areas, tanks or boilers, including confined/excavated spaces and heights up to 300 ft.

The candidate will read blueprints, identify tools and safety risks, and install pipe components per specifications. Strong leadership and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter or Pipe Fitter Helper.
• Must be able to read prints and illustrate thorough knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills.
• Must have good leadership and communication skills.
• Must have experience on an industrial construction project.
• Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
• Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and manufacturers manuals and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications.
• Install valves, hangars, supports, flanges inside piping system according to plans and applicable specifications.
• Perform test to ensure the quality of the pipe and the piping systems.
• Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.

Skills

Read prints

Pipe fitting

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Technical manuals

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

NCCER Certification

Formal/technical education

Job description

Zachry Group in Geismar, LA is seeking an Industrial Pipe Fitter to assemble, lay out, install and maintain pipe systems on steam, fluid, or gas systems. The role covers on-site work across buildings, outdoor areas, tanks or boilers, including confined/excavated spaces and heights up to 300 ft.

The candidate will read blueprints, identify tools and safety risks, and install pipe components per specifications. Strong leadership and teamwork are essential.