Pipefitter Helper

Bechtel Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a pipefitter helper in Brownsville, TX. The role involves coordinating with pipefitters, handling a range of pipe installation tasks, and assisting with testing and maintenance of process piping and utilities.

You will cut, grind, and assemble pipes using a variety of tools, thread pipes, and secure hangers and supports. A focus on safety and efficient work practices is essential, with ability to traverse uneven terrain and climb ladders as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret pipefit layout and construction tasks.
• Familiarity with various hand and power tools used in pipe installation.
• Must understand safety procedures and use fall arrest systems when required.
• Minimum 6 months of industrial construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with pipefitters to perform tasks.
• Assist with installation, maintenance and testing of piping and utilities.
• Cut, grind and assemble pipes using manual and power tools.
• Thread pipes with threading machinery and secure with supports.
• Join piping with threaded or cemented joints and mount supports.
• Unload materials and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Adhere to safety procedures and work at heights as needed.

Skills

Pipefitting

Tool handling

Safety procedures

Manual dexterity

Tools

Threading machine

Pipe cutter

Cutting torch

Job description

33491BR

Job Description:

1. Communicates with Pipefitters and others to perform the job tasks.
2. Manipulates and generally understands the use of different types of power and manual pipefitting layout and construction tools.
3. Assists with installation, maintenance and testing of process piping and utility systems.
4. Cuts, grinds and assembles pipes, using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer and wedge, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
5. Threads pipe using a threading machine.
6. Mounts pipe hangers and supports from structural steel to hold pipe.
7. Assembles and installs a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings including those made of brass, ferrous and non-ferrous metals and plastics.
8. Joins piping by means of threaded or cemented joints.
9. Secures pipe to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools.
10. Unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
11. May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
12. Cleans and performs maintenance activities on tools and equipment.
13. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
14. Must be able to safely traverse uneven terrain with tools and building materials.
15. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and work above ground as necessary.
16. Performs a variety of tasks involving safe dexterous use of hand tools.
17. Safely operates power tools and equipment.
18. Adheres to all safety procedures.
19. Understand the use of all types of personal fall arrest systems.
20. Able to assess scaffold.
21. Typically requires a minimum of 6 months of industrial construction experience.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail] or call [phone] for assistance. Determinations on request for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.