Pipefitter Helper

Matrix Service Co; Nederland (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Service Co in Nederland, TX is seeking an assistant to fitters/welder to lay out, install, maintain and repair piping systems for maintenance, tanks and new construction.

Requirements include four years or more in refinery maintenance/construction, basic hand tools knowledge, and NCCER certification or an active TWIC card.

You will read drawings, prepare materials, assemble components and help ensure safe, efficient field operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must pass Pipefitter Helper Skills Test at or above 70% or NCCER certification.
• Must obtain and maintain active status in the approved drug testing program.
• Must pass a Background check.
• Must have an active TWIC card!

Responsibilities

• Layout work; calculates dimensions; sketches piping systems as needed.
• Sets up and operates bending, threading and cutoff equipment and fabricates pipe.
• Tests, inspects, repairs, replaces or installs piping and fittings for installations and maintenance.
• Assembles and tests a variety of piping components; hangs and supports.
• Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective action; reports work performed.

Skills

Basic hand tools

Safety awareness

Education

TWIC card

NCCER certification

Job description

Assist Fitters/Welder with Lays out, installs, maintain, and repairs all types of piping systems for maintenance, tank and new construction.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its Core Values.
• Always represents the Company with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics".
• Receives and understands instructions and prints regarding work assignment.
• Interprets drawings and sketches. Plans detail of working procedure and selects materials in accordance with engineering standards.
• Lays out work; calculates dimensions; makes sketches of piping systems when needed.
• Sets up and operates bending, threading and cutoff equipment and uses hand tools or torch to shape, prepare and fabricate pipe for work to be done.
• Tests, inspects, dismantles, repairs, replaces or installs any type of high- or low-pressure piping, tubing, fittings, fixtures and parts for the installation, maintenance and repair of pipelines for air, water, steam, oils, gases, acid, caustics, etc.
• Assembles and tests a variety of piping components.
• Sets up for pipe for welded or special type joints.
• Fastens hangers and supports.
• Handles or makes provision for the handling of materials, equipment and tools to and from job site in shop or field in connection with work.
• Makes report of work performed.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of four (4) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience.
• A general knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must be able to pass the Pipefitter Helper Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER certification for your craft.
• Complete Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client / Site specific training.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status within the approved drug testing program.
• Must be able to pass a Background check.
• Must have an active TWIC card!

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300' utilizing proper fall protection.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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