Lead Pipefitter: Piping Systems & Installations

Brown & Root; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services lays out, fabricates, installs, and maintains piping systems and related equipment for steam and hot water systems. The lead role involves selecting pipe types, planning installations, and ensuring safety and quality across project sites.

The position requires the ability to work at heights, follow precise standards, and operate cutting and welding tools, with a focus on reliable, safe execution in a demanding industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with related field experience.
• Follows instructions and pre-established guidelines; work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Selects pipe type and size and related materials per job specs.
• Inspects worksite for obstructions and plans installation sequence to avoid conflicts.
• Cuts, threads, bends and installs pipes with various joints and fittings.
• Mounts pipe hangers/brackets and secures pipes to structures.
• Tests piping systems for leaks and observes gauges for indications of leaks.
• Performs maintenance and operates related equipment and tools.

Skills

Decision making

Shop math

Planning

3D visualization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services lays out, fabricates, installs, and maintains piping systems and related equipment for steam and hot water systems. The lead role involves selecting pipe types, planning installations, and ensuring safety and quality across project sites.

The position requires the ability to work at heights, follow precise standards, and operate cutting and welding tools, with a focus on reliable, safe execution in a demanding industrial environment.