Journeyman Pipefitter - HVAC & Industrial Piping

Brown & Root; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability & paid time off

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a Journeyman with substantial pipefitting experience to lay out, fabricate, assemble and install piping systems for steam, hot water, HVAC and processing systems. You will interpret drawings, plan installations, and ensure safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include selecting pipes, inspecting sites, cutting and threading pipe, bending, mounting supports, assembling joints, testing systems for leaks and assisting in equipment maintenance.

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, 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

Blueprint reading

Interpret instructions

Independent work planning

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipe cutting tools

Welding equipment

Threading machine

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a Journeyman with substantial pipefitting experience to lay out, fabricate, assemble and install piping systems for steam, hot water, HVAC and processing systems. You will interpret drawings, plan installations, and ensure safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include selecting pipes, inspecting sites, cutting and threading pipe, bending, mounting supports, assembling joints, testing systems for leaks and assisting in equipment maintenance.