Pipefitter - El Paso, TX

Turner Industries; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries in El Paso, TX is seeking a skilled Pipefitter to lay out, fabricate, install and maintain piping systems for industrial plants. The role requires reading job specs, selecting pipe and fittings, and ensuring safe, code-compliant installations.

Applicants must have NCCER credentials or pass the craft test, be a local candidate, and meet DISA background checks. High school diploma and 4 years of pipefitting experience are required; strong safety awareness is essential.

Qualifications

• NCCER credentials or ability to pass craft test.
• Must be local candidate.
• Must be able to pass DISA BGC.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of experience in pipefitting or related field.
• Adheres to site safety rules and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lay out size and type of pipe per job specs and plan installation sequence.
• Cut, thread and bend pipe; assemble and install fittings and joints.
• Install and maintain piping systems for steam, hot water, heating, cooling and industrial processing.
• Test piping systems for leaks and ensure code-compliant installations.
• Work with foreman to coordinate with other trades and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

NCCER credentials

Pipefitting experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking a Pipefitter for a position in El Paso, TX. The Pipefitter position lays 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. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Essential Qualifications:

• Must have NCCER credentials or be able to pass craft test
• Must be local candidate
• Must have or meet the requirements to pass DISA BGC
• 401K immediately vested, benefits after 60 days, holidays after 90 days, vacation after 1 year
• High school or equivalent
• Four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Selects size and type of pipe and related material according to job specifications; inspects work sites 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, threads and bends pipe; assembles and installs a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass and plastic; joins pipe by means of threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused or cemented joints; secures pipe to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers; installs and maintains refrigeration and air‑conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping; test piping system for leaks.

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law

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