Journeyman Pipefitter: Industrial Piping & Commissioning

Bechtel Corporation; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a journeyman pipefitter for industrial construction projects. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, basic rigging skills, and proficiency with small power tools. Reading isometrics, piping diagrams, and conducting testing/commissioning are required.

The role involves planning work, welding prep, pipe lay-out, threading, and scaffold access. Safety adherence is essential. This is a full-time site-based position in Texas, with potential for climbing and working at

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial construction as a journeyman pipefitter.
• Basic rigging skills.
• Proficient with small power tools such as die grinders and right-angle grinders.
• Able to read isometric piping drawings.
• Preferred: reading piping and instrument diagrams.
• 3+ years in testing and commissioning of piping systems.
• Capable of efficient work planning.
• Weld joint preparation to meet project codes and standards.
• Proficient in pipe lay-out.
• Threading pipes with a threading machine.
• Able to read and comprehend support drawings.
• May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials.
• Tool maintenance and cleaning.
• Safe traversal of uneven terrain with tools/materials.
• Climb vertical ladders and work from heights as needed.
• Adheres to all safety procedures and uses fall arrest systems.
• Able to access scaffolds.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a journeyman pipefitter on industrial construction sites.
• Perform pipe fitting, layout, and joint preparation to codes.
• Read and interpret piping isometrics and diagrams.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials.
• Maintain and inspect tools and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and use fall arrest systems.

Skills

Journeyman pipefitter experience

Rigging skills

Small power tools

Read piping isometrics

Read piping & instrument diagrams

Testing & commissioning piping

Work planning

Weld joint preparation

Pipe lay-out

Threading pipe

Read support drawings

Material handling assistance

Tool maintenance

Climb ladders & work at heights

Safety procedures

Fall arrest systems use

Access scaffold

Tools

Threading machine

Die grinders

Right angle grinders

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a journeyman pipefitter for industrial construction projects. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, basic rigging skills, and proficiency with small power tools. Reading isometrics, piping diagrams, and conducting testing/commissioning are required.

The role involves planning work, welding prep, pipe lay-out, threading, and scaffold access. Safety adherence is essential. This is a full-time site-based position in Texas, with potential for climbing and working at