Pipefitter

Fluor Corporation; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction engineering firm is looking for qualified individuals to perform rigging and pipe installation tasks. Candidates should have knowledge of safety standards and practices relevant to rigging, as well as skills in material handling and the use of various tools. The role involves working in potentially extreme conditions and requires physical stamina. This position offers a great opportunity in a collaborative environment, emphasizing safety and quality in work execution.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift maximum 50 lbs without assistance.
• Ability to work at varying heights.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform material handling and storage duties.
• Inspect rigging equipment and hardware.
• Install pipe systems and components.

Skills

Knowledge of safety standards

Material handling skills

Pipe layout skills

Tools

Oxyfuel cutting equipment

Hand and power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Overview

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Responsibilities

• Follow all health, safety, and environmental requirements
• Perform cleanup duties
• Perform material handling and storage duties
• Identify, use, and care of common hand and power tools
• Use and care of craft specific tools and equipment
• Knowledge and application of craft related mathematics
• Knowledge and use of safety standards and best safety practices relevant to rigging
• Inspection of rigging equipment and hardware
• Knowledge and application of common hitches, Emergency stop signal, Basic crane hand signals, Knot tying (bowline & clove hitch), and use of rigging equipment relevant to craft specific tasks
• Cut and thread pipe manually
• Identify and select pipe fittings
• Perform oxyfuel cutting operations
• Fabricate and install gaskets
• Perform machine cutting and threading of pipe
• Test pipe and tube installations
• Fabricate and install plastic, PVC, and HDPE pipe and fittings
• Install pipe systems and components
• Perform detailed pipe layout
• Identify, fabricate and install pipe hangers and supports
• Install valves and components
• Perform pipe system layout and fabrication duties
• Review construction drawings, blueprints, and P&ID drawings for specifications to determine work requirements
• Select types of pipe
• Perform weld preparation and set-up
• Read and interpret welding detail drawings

Qualifications

Mental Demands: Understand and carry out oral instructions; Read and carry out written instructions to perform work tasks; Work at varying heights; Recognize, avoid, and report safety hazards; Assemble and disassemble objects; Operate equipment and power tools

Physical Demands: See hazards, safety warnings, and barriers; Bend knees for lifting and routine work tasks; Stoop for work positioning and lifting to perform work tasks; Lift maximum 50 lbs without assistance; Ability to comprehend, and respond to audible/visual instructions, alarms and warnings; Climb/balance on ladders, scaffolding, and structures for work tasks; Kneel for work positioning and work task performance; Reach above shoulders and away from body to perform work tasks; Demonstrate manual dexterity to perform work tasks

Working Conditions: Work in extreme heat or cold; Work where noise level is above 85 decibels; Work in wet/humid environment; Work in cramped quarters; Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation; Work inside and outside

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.