Offshore Combo Fitter

ENGlobal Corporation; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Safety Awards

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm is seeking an experienced pipe fitter for offshore work in the Gulf of America. This role involves interpreting blueprints, installing pipe materials, and adhering to safety and quality standards. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience and be able to pass necessary tests. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience, with 2+ years offshore.
• Ability to pass a written and practical test in pipe fitting.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Study engineering drawings for materials and task sequences.
• Measure, cut, fit, and install structural and pipe materials.
• Inspect work sites for obstructions that may weaken structures.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Mathematical calculations

Welding procedures

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cutting torches

Measuring tapes

Welding machines

Job description

Overview

Main Purpose: To perform job functions required and assigned in iron fabrication as steel structures per the contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/fitting procedures and established ISO/QC program standards. This position is located Offshore in the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.

Essential Functions

• Study engineering drawings to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
• Read and interpret blueprint and specifications.
• Perform mathematical calculations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, angles, etc.
• Measure, cut, fit, and install structural/pipe plate, pipe material, beams, plate, pipe, etc., per blueprint and job specifications.
• Locate and mark workpiece from drawings cutting lines, checking for material thickness, welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
• Straighten warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, and straightening procedures.
• Follow fitting procedures and principles used in fabricating offshore jackets, decks, heliports, production facilities, etc.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools.
• Lays out and installs piping, equipment, and other mechanical systems in compliance with construction drawings and specifications.
• Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
• Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications using squares and measuring tapes.
• Know how to pull coordinates to find pipes and get measurements.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned safely and efficiently.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.

Benefits

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Environment and Physical Requirements

• 80% to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. May be exposed to fumes (Paint, paint thinners, diesel, or gas, etc.).
• Standing, Walking, Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping are essential job functions/physical requirements.
• Pushing and Pulling, Reaching (forward and overhead) are essential job functions/physical requirements.
• Climbing is an essential job function/physical requirement.
• Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing are regular physical duties/requirements to work in this industrial environment safely and efficiently.
• Lifting: employees must lift 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds.

Job Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience and be able to demonstrate the ability to pass a written and practical pipe fitter or a structural test; with 2+ years of direct Offshore Experience.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• TWIC card

Desirable Experience, Education, Training

• Highschool diploma or GED.

Tools, Equipment and Technology

Fitters must know of and use cutting torches, measuring tapes, calculators, levels, man-lifts, high-reach equipment, welding machines, chipping hammers, pressure chippers, power grinders, etc. Must be able to read and write.

Environmental Conditions

80% to 90% of work activities are outdoors. Exposure to hot, cold, humid, wet, dusty, muddy conditions and fumes may occur.

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf Island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.