Pipefitter – Hands-On Maintenance in Chemical Plant

Sterling Specialty Chemicals US; Hahnville (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Galata Chemicals is seeking an experienced Pipefitter to support maintenance and plant operations at the Taft, Louisiana facility. The role involves installing, repairing, and modifying piping systems and related equipment in a chemical manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of industrial pipefitting experience, strong knowledge of piping components, and a commitment to safety. OT, weekend work, and turnarounds may be required.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret P&IDs, piping isometrics, drawings, and specifications.
• Identify piping, valves, flanges, fittings, gaskets, and piping support systems.
• Ability to measure, cut, fit, align, and assemble piping systems.
• Follow safety procedures and permit-required maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial piping systems and components.
• Read and interpret piping drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, blueprints, and equipment specs.
• Measure, cut, thread, bevel, fit, and align pipe per specs.
• Install and replace valves, flanges, gaskets, fittings, supports, and piping components.
• Perform accurate pipe layout, measurements, and field fabrication.
• Identify issues and assist with repairs; coordinate with Operations and Maintenance.
• Isolate equipment and piping safely before work begins; adhere to LOTO and confined space rules.
• Assist with equipment installations, shutdowns, turnarounds, plant outages, and major maintenance.
• Inspect finished work for proper installation and workmanship.
• Maintain tools and work areas in clean, safe condition.

Skills

P&IDs reading

Piping isometrics

Maintenance teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

NCCER Pipefitting certification

Job description

Galata Chemicals is seeking an experienced Pipefitter to support maintenance and plant operations at the Taft, Louisiana facility. The role involves installing, repairing, and modifying piping systems and related equipment in a chemical manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of industrial pipefitting experience, strong knowledge of piping components, and a commitment to safety. OT, weekend work, and turnarounds may be required.