Pipefitter

Zachry Group; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Safe work environment

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking an Industrial Pipe Fitter in Freeport, Texas, responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining pipe systems across various projects.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience and require skills in reading blueprints and demonstrating knowledge of pipe fitting procedures. A commitment to safety and team collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter or Pipe Fitter Helper.
• Ability to read prints and illustrate knowledge of pipe fitting procedures.
• Experience on an industrial construction project.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine the scope of work and materials required.
• Prepare, install and fit pipe to specifications.
• Identify safety risks and necessary precautions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Education

NCCER Certification as an Industrial Pipe Fitter

Formal/technical education

Job description

Position Summary

An Industrial Pipe Fitter will assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems on steam, fluid or gas systems. The pipe systems may include but are 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 access of 300 ft.

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 4+ years working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter or Pipe Fitter Helper.
• 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, hangars, 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.

Reports to Position

• This position does not have any direct reports; however, the position will work closely with and oversee on occasion of helper and labor positions. The position will hold a positional and expertise authority of the helper and laborer positions.

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.
• Demonstrate knowledge on the pipe fitting processes for industrial piping and boiler components for a combined-cycle power plant.
• Must have 4+ years' experience with the pipe fitting processes.
• 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.
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300’ utilizing proper fall protection.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long periods of up to 12 hours a day.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel‑toe boots.

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.