Pipefitter Journey

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel seeks an experienced journeyman pipefitter in Houston, TX for industrial construction projects. The role requires reading isometric drawings, basic rigging, pipe layout, threading pipes, and joint preparation to meet codes.

You will participate in testing and commissioning of piping systems and support safe execution at height with fall protection. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in the field, strong planning skills, and ability to read piping diagrams and support drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial construction as a journeyman pipefitter.
• Basic rigging skills required.
• Proficient with small power tools (die grinder, right angle grinder).
• Able to read and comprehend piping isometric drawings.
• Piping & instrument diagrams reading preferred.
• 3+ years in testing and commissioning of piping systems.
• Able to plan work efficiently.
• Weld joint preparation to meet codes and standards.
• Proficient in pipe lay-out and threading pipes.
• Able to read and comprehend support details/drawings.
• May assist in lifting, positioning and securing materials during installation.
• Cleans and maintains tools/equipment.
• Must safely traverse uneven terrain with tools/building materials.
• Must climb ladders and work from heights as needed.
• Adhere to all safety procedures.
• Understand use of personal fall arrest systems.
• Able to access scaffolds.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipefitting tasks per project drawings and specs.
• Assist in lifting, positioning and securing materials.
• Maintain and inspect tools and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and use fall protection.
• Read isometric drawings and piping diagrams as required.
• Assist in testing and commissioning activities where needed.
• Execute weld joint preparation to meet project standards.
• Layout pipes and thread piping with threading machines.
• Access scaffolds and work at heights as required.

Skills

Journeyman pipefitter

Rigging basics

Power tools

Isometric drawings

P&ID reading (preferred)

Testing & commissioning

Work planning

Weld joint prep

Pipe layout

Threading pipes

Support drawings

Material handling

Tool maintenance

Safety procedures

Fall arrest systems

Scaffold access

Tools

Threading machine

Job description

32983BR

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.