Offshore Piping & Systems Technician

Bilfinger Berger SE; Broussard (LA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Bilfinger is an international industrial services providerwith a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With over 32,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of more than €5 billion in the financial year 2024. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: enhancing Operational Excellence to boost internal efficiency, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer focus and establish Bilfinger as the preferred partner.

ISP Offshore Helper

Primary Purpose:

Lay out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems, on basis of knowledge of system operation and study of building plans or working drawings.

Typical Duties:

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications. Inspects worksites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.
• Cuts pipe, using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine. Threads pipe, using threading machine, ends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending machine.
• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic. Joins piping by means of threaded, calked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
• Secures pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using handtools. Installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
• Tests piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Climbing, stooping, bending, balancing,reaching, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Must be able to wear a full-face respirator or blast hood for extended periods.
• May be required to work in extremely tight spaces or on elevated/suspendedplatforms.
• Must be willing to work in remote locations for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds often and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Needs Firewatch and confined space training
• This is an offshore position, Water safety training is required

For additional information please contactShondra Elizabeth White by email [e-mail].

Bilfinger Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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