Journeyman Pipe & Structural Welder

Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Southwood (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a Journeyman with 3+ years of field experience to read and interpret instructions, plan, and perform installation and maintenance of piping systems, supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. The role covers steam, hot water, heating, cooling, and production systems across facilities.

Responsibilities include selecting pipe materials, laying out work, threading and cutting pipe, mounting hangers, assembling joints, testing for leaks, and

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment according to job specifications.
• Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions.
• Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
• Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using threading machine.
• Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping.
• Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
• Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.
• May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions.
• May operate machinery to verify repair.
• Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.

Skills

Read and interpret instructions

Plan and perform work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipe cutter

Hacksaw

Pipe threading machine

Pipe bending tools

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a Journeyman with 3+ years of field experience to read and interpret instructions, plan, and perform installation and maintenance of piping systems, supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. The role covers steam, hot water, heating, cooling, and production systems across facilities.

Responsibilities include selecting pipe materials, laying out work, threading and cutting pipe, mounting hangers, assembling joints, testing for leaks, and