Pipefitter

Brown & Root; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a Leadman to provide leadership, instruction, and guidance to craft workers in piping projects across industrial systems in Texas. You will support the Foreman, supervise journeymen, and ensure work aligns with specifications and safety standards.

Responsibilities include layout, fabrication, installation, testing, and maintenance of piping systems, refrigeration and AC components, and related equipment.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with experience in piping work.
• Experience leading craft workers and following Foreman guidance.
• Strong knowledge of pipe installation, fabrication, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping systems and related equipment.
• Select pipe type and size and plan installations to avoid obstructions.
• Inspect worksites and plan sequence of activities.
• Cut, thread, bend, and install pipe with various tools and methods.
• Mount hangers, brackets, and supports for pipes.
• Install and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning piping and controls.
• Test piping systems for leaks and verify integrity.
• Weld pipe supports to structural members.
• Observe safety rules and assist in material handling and lifting.
• Perform routine maintenance of tools and equipment and comply with respiratory safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership and team guidance

Industry knowledge of piping systems

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipe threading machine

Pipe cutter

Welding equipment

Hacksaw

Job description

Leadman - Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in work crew, providing assistance to Foreman, while working in the capacity of a journeyman.

• Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and production and processing systems.
• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications.
• Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions.
• Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
• Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using threading machine.
• Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping,
• Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
• Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.
• May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions. May operate machinery to verify repair.
• Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
• Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Perform other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Work at heights without fear.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Strength:
   • Standing 60% Walking 20% Sitting 20%
   • Lifting 50 lb.
   • Carrying 50 lb.
   • Pushing 70 ft-lb.
   • Pulling 70 ft-lb.
2. Climbing F Balancing F3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching C Handling C Fingering F

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

NP Not Present

O Occasionally (0-33%) F Frequently (34-66%) C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS:

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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