Pipefitter Helper — Hands-On Piping & Growth Opportunities

Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

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 a journeyman-level pipefitter helper in Westlake, LA to assist in laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping systems for steam, hot water, heating, cooling and processing systems.

You will work under supervision, selecting materials, cutting and bending pipes, installing hangers, joining joints, testing for leaks, and supporting refrigeration and HVAC systems as needed. Safety rules and procedures are mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field.
• Works under immediate supervision. Primary functions do not require independent judgment.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
• Typically reports to a Foreman or other direct supervisor.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a journeyman-level pipefitter helper in Westlake, LA to assist in laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping systems for steam, hot water, heating, cooling and processing systems.

You will work under supervision, selecting materials, cutting and bending pipes, installing hangers, joining joints, testing for leaks, and supporting refrigeration and HVAC systems as needed. Safety rules and procedures are mandatory.