Journeyman Pipefitter: Build & Maintain Piping Systems

Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Southwood (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a Journeyman with documented field experience in piping, HVAC and industrial systems in Louisiana. The role focuses on layout, fabrication, installation and maintenance of piping, supports, and related equipment in steam, hot water, heating and cooling applications.

The candidate will read plans, select correct materials, and work with welding/brazing joints, test systems for leaks and ensure safety compliance.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• 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.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, 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.
• May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
• Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Precise work

Reading drawings

Math/manual skills

Height work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipe cutting tools

Pipe threading machine

Welding equipment

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a Journeyman with documented field experience in piping, HVAC and industrial systems in Louisiana. The role focuses on layout, fabrication, installation and maintenance of piping, supports, and related equipment in steam, hot water, heating and cooling applications.

The candidate will read plans, select correct materials, and work with welding/brazing joints, test systems for leaks and ensure safety compliance.