NS Pipefitter Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Port Arthur, TX is seeking a skilled pipefitter to plan, lay out, install, test and repair piping systems in accordance with plans, specs, codes and industry standards.

The role requires reading isometrics, fabricating, assembling and hydro testing piping, as well as verifying workmanship and safety on site. Strong communication and adherence to project timelines are essential in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience preferred.
• Ability to read isometric drawings and plan pipe fabrication.
• Proficient in safe use of electrical and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Align, bolt and clamp components for welding.
• Assemble pipes and fittings by welding and threading.
• Hydro test piping systems.
• Inspect work for compliance with contract plans and specifications.
• Move and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, and supports.
• Ensure safety and adherence to project rules.

Skills

Reading isometric drawings

Layout and fabrication planning

Rigging and lifting

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Pipe threaders

Hammers

Torches

Magnetic drills

Saw-Zall

Job description

Position Summary

Plan, lay‑out, install, test and repair all types of piping systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Requisition ID

188168

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Maintain working knowledge of various types of pipe and pipe systems, including butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued and fused joints
• Reading isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing piping efficiently
• Align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints
• Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation; and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications
• Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials
• Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
• Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut‑off grinders, pipe threaders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw‑Zall
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports
• Hydro test piping systems
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• May require U.S. Drivers License
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.