Instrument Tubers

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives in Houston is seeking Instrument Tubers for an ASAP project. The position is contract-based, paying up to $34 hourly, with day and night shifts available in Northwest Houston (77041).

The project lasts about 3-4 months, requiring a high school diploma or GED and relevant tubing experience. Ideal candidates have experience with Swagelok stainless steel tubing, read hydraulic schematics, and can fit, cut, and bend tubing accurately.

Qualifications

• Education preferred: high school diploma or GED.
• Project duration: approximately 3-4 months.
• Shift availability: day and night shifts; must be able to work either shift.
• Shift timing may depend on part arrivals.

Responsibilities

• Plan layout and installation using drawings and instructions.
• Measure, cut, and assemble cable tray and supports.
• Install tubing and clamps into tray systems.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install tubing and piping.
• Coordinate daily work with limited supervision.
• Perform other tasks as assigned in scope of work.
• Follow Company and HSE policies and procedures.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

Swagelok stainless steel tubing

HPU experience

Read hydraulic schematics

Tubing fitting and bending

Oil and Gas experience

Competitor HPU experience (Cameron/Sch

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job ID#: 39380

Instrument Tubers Needed ASAP

Contract to $34 hourly

Northwest Houston – 77041

Day & Night Shifts Available

Start Date: 06/03/2026

End Date: 09/30/2026

Schedule Hours: Day & Night Shifts Available

Job Duties

***EDUCATION PREFERRED - HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED***

PROJECT DURATION: APPROXIMATELY 3-4 MONTHS

SCHEDULE: BOTH THE DAY SHIFT AND THE NIGHT SHIFT ARE AVAILABLE TO FILL. IDEALLY, WE WANT CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE AVAILABILITY TO WORK EITHER SHIFT.

• DAY SHIFT - 5:00 AM TO 5:30 PM (30-MINUTE LUNCH)
• NIGHT SHIFT - 5:00 PM TO 5:00 AM (30-MINUTE LUNCH)

***THE START AND END TIME OF THE SHIFT WILL DEPEND ON PART ARRIVALS***

TOP SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (MUST BE SHOWN ON ALL RESUMEs)

• Previous Instrumentation experience in Swagelok stainless steel tubing
• Tubing ranges from a quarter inch to 1 inch- Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) experience
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics
• Ability to fit, cut, and bend stainless steel tubing without errors
• 2-3 years of experience in Oil and Gas is highly preferred
• Previous experience with competitors such as Cameron, Schlumberger with HPU, surface equipment and land equipment experience
• Previous experience working with Swagelok (brand) Stainless Steel Tubing - high quality tubing is highly preferred

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan layout and installation in accordance with instructions or work requirements using drawings, blueprints, sketches and manual.
• Measures thread, cuts and assemble cable tray and cable tray support systems.
• Install tubing and clamps into cable tray systems.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install tubing and piping.
• Plan and coordinate daily work with limited supervision.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all Company and HSE policies and procedures