Pipefitter General Foreman

Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Seabrook (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks an experienced foreman/journeyman pipefitter to oversee piping installation and maintenance. You will read isometric drawings, plan work, lead a crew, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time completion.

Duties include fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning of steam, heating, cooling, and process piping with supports and related equipment across the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; prior pipefitting experience preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and plan work with safety in mind.
• Must supervise foremen/journeyman pipefitters to complete tasks safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Read isometric drawings to determine location, orientation, size, and diameter.
• Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping systems.
• Select pipe type/size and supports per job specs.
• Inspect site for obstructions; plan installation sequence.
• Cut and thread pipe; bend pipes; mount hangers.
• Install and maintain refrigeration and A/C piping; test for leaks.
• Weld pipe supports to structural members.
• Load and unload materials; assist in lifting and positioning.
• Observe safety and project rules.

Skills

Isometric drawings

Plans and drawings

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hacksaw

Pipe cutter

Cutting torch

Pipe threading machine

Pipe bending tools

Pipe bending machine

Job description

SUMMARY

Oversees and directs Foremen/Journeyman Pipefitters to ensure daily tasks are carried out in a safe, timely and efficient manner. Must be able to read isometric drawings, derive location, orientation, size and diameter of piping or other equipment and any other tasks involved in installing/maintaining piping systems. Some of these duties may include; lay outs, fabrication, assembly, installs and maintaining piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for steam, 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

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. Will plan own work and delegate tasks to foremen/journeyman pipefitters in order to complete tasks in a safe, timely and efficient manner. Will typically report to a Site 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 F
3. 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: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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. Will plan own work and delegate tasks to foremen/journeyman pipefitters in order to complete tasks in a safe, timely and efficient manner. Will typically report to a Site 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 F
3. 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: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.