Pipefitter Journeyman

Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical & dental & vision

Flexible work schedule

Career development

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Louisiana is seeking a skilled pipefitter to lay out, fabricate, assemble, install and maintain piping systems and related equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling and production processes.

You will select pipe types, inspect sites for obstructions, plan installation sequences, cut, thread and bend pipes, and mount supports. You will test leaks and ensure safety rules are followed, often under supervision.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with 2-3 years of field experience.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under immediate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems and related equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, and production systems.
• Selects pipe types/sizes per job specs and sources supports, hangers, and cylinders.
• Inspects worksite for obstructions and plans installation sequence to avoid conflicts.
• Cuts pipes using hacksaw, pipe cutter, and other tools; threads and bends pipes as required.
• Mounts hangers/brackets; assembles joints using appropriate methods and tools.
• Tests piping systems for leaks and ensures safety and compliance with rules.

Skills

Precision

Math skills

Planning

3D visualization

Height safety

Measurement accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Threading machine

Pipe bending tools

Pipe cutting tools

Welding equipment

Job description

SUMMARY
Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and production and processing systems.

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications.
• Inspect worksite to determine presence of obstructions.
• Planned sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
• Cut pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
• Thread pipe using threading machine.
• Bend pipe by hand or with pipe‑bending tools and machine.
• Mount pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
• Assemble and install a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secure pipes to structure with bracket, clamps and hangers, using hand and power tools.
• Install and maintain 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.
• Weld 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.

Requirements

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Work at heights without fear.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with 2-3 years of experience in the field or a related area. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising 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.

• Strength: a. Standing 60% Walking 20% Sitting 20% b. Lifting 50 lb. Carrying 50 lb. Pushing 70 ft‑lb. Pulling 70 ft‑lb.
• Climbing F Balancing F
• Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching C Handling C Fingering F
• EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS NP Not Present O Occasionally (0-33%)F Frequently (34-66%)C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.