JVIC - Pipefitter

Zachry Group; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking an experienced Industrial Pipefitter to assemble, lay out, install and maintain pipe systems for steam, fluid or gas services. Work may involve buildings, outdoor sites, tanks or boilers, and occasionally underground or high structures with fall protection.

4+ years of field experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial pipefitting experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and prints.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience on an industrial construction project.
• Commitment to safety and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine scope, locations, quantities and sizes.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and precautions to eliminate risks.
• Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications.
• Install valves, hangers, supports, flanges inside piping system per plans.
• Perform tests to ensure quality of piping systems.
• Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and rigging equipment.

Skills

Pipefitting expertise

Reading prints

Leadership

Communication skills

Industrial construction experience

Education

NCCER Certification

Job description

Position Summary

An Industrial Pipefitter will assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems on steam, fluid or gas systems. The Pipe systems may include but not limited to: pipe, flanges, supports, valves, gauges, hangars, and angles. Pipe Fitters may work in all parts of the construction or maintenance site including in buildings, outside, and inside structures, i.e. tanks or boilers. The work may also include working in underground (excavations) areas and working at heights of excess of 300 ft.

Job Description

An Industrial Pipefitter will assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems on steam, fluid or gas systems. The Pipe systems may include but not limited to: pipe, flanges, supports, valves, gauges, hangars, and angles. Pipe Fitters may work in all parts of the construction or maintenance site including in buildings, outside, and inside structures, i.e. tanks or boilers. The work may also include working in underground (excavations) areas and working at heights of excess of 300 ft.

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 4+ years working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter
• Must be able to read prints and illustrate thorough knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills.
• Must have good leadership and communication skills.
• Must have experience on an industrial construction project.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications.
• Install valves, hangers, supports, flanges inside piping system according to plans and applicable specifications.
• Perform test to ensure the quality of the pipe and the piping systems.
• Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work Boots

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
• Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and manufacturers manuals and instructions.
• Must have 4+ years’ of experience in industrial pipefitting.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Good reading comprehension.
• Ability to work with others – team player.
• Ability to work independently – minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
• A Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• JVIC/Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former Zachry Employee.
• NCCER Certification as an Industrial Pipe Fitter
• Formal/technical education

Required Tools: list to be provided.

JVIC (a ZACHRY Group Company) is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.