Pipefitter Journey

Bechtel Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Brownsville, TX is seeking an experienced journeyman pipefitter for industrial construction projects. You will read isometric drawings, thread pipes, lay out piping, and assist in testing and commissioning activities to meet project codes and standards.

Responsibilities include rigging basics, tool maintenance, safe access to scaffold, and adhering to all safety procedures including personal fall protection.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial construction as a journeyman pipefitter.
• Possess basic rigging skills.
• Proficient in the use of small power tools (i.e. die grinder, right angle grinder).
• Able to read and comprehend piping isometric drawings.
• Able to read piping & instrument diagrams’ (preferred).
• 3+ years’ experience in the testing and commissioning of piping systems.
• Capable of efficiently planning work.
• Capable of weld joint preparation to meet project codes and standards.
• Proficient in pipe lay-out.
• Threads pipe using a threading machine.
• Able to read and comprehend support details/drawings.
• May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
• Cleans and performs minor maintenance activities on tools and equipment.
• Must be able to safely traverse uneven terrain with tools and building materials.
• Must be able to climb vertical ladders and work from heights as necessary.
• Adheres to all safety procedures.
• Understand the use of all types of personal fall arrest systems.
• Able to access scaffold.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret piping isometric drawings.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials during installation.
• Perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and use fall arrest systems.
• Read and comprehend support details/drawings.

Skills

Journeyman pipefitter

Rigging basics

Small power tools

Isometric drawings

Piping & instrument diagrams

Testing & commissioning

Weld joint prep

Pipe lay-out

Threading pipes

Safety procedures

Fall protection

Scaffold access

Reading drawings

Tools

Pipe threading machine

Job description

31518BR

Job Description:

1. 5 + years of experience in industrial construction as a journeyman pipefitter.

2. Possess basic rigging skills.

3. Proficient in the use of small power tools (i.e. die grinder, right angle grinder).

4. Able to read and comprehend piping isometric drawings.

5. Able to read piping & instrument diagrams’ (preferred).

6. 3+ years’ experience in the testing and commissioning of piping systems.

7. Capable of efficiently planning work.

8. Capable of weld joint preparation to meet project codes and standards.

9. Proficient in pipe lay-out.

10. Threads pipe using a threading machine.

11. Able to read and comprehend support details/drawings.

12. May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.

13. Cleans and performs minor maintenance activities on tools and equipment.

14. Must be able to safely traverse uneven terrain with tools and building materials.

15. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and work from heights as necessary.

16. Adheres to all safety procedures.

17. Understand the use of all types of personal fall arrest systems.

18. Able to access scaffold.

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.