Pipefitter Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking a skilled pipefitter to plan, lay out, install, test and repair piping systems on a construction site in Texas. You will read isometrics, fabricate components, weld and thread joints, and install equipment per project specs.

Candidate must have experience with various joint types and a strong ability to work from plans while meeting safety and quality standards. This is a full-time, on-site role in a demanding industrial environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience.
• Strong working knowledge in pipe systems and installation.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, install, test and repair piping systems per plans and codes.
• Maintain knowledge of butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved joints.
• Read isometrics, measure, fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Align, bolt, clamp, weld, and thread joints for piping assemblies.
• Install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, and supports per specs.
• Hydro test piping systems and estimate quantities and timelines.
• Supervise and inspect work to ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Reading isometric drawings

Fabrication and installation

Welding and threading joints

Blueprints and specs reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 189486

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair all types of piping systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Maintain working knowledge of various types of pipe and pipe systems, including butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued and fused joints
• Reading isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing piping efficiently
• Align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints
• Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation; and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications
• Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials
• Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
• Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, pipe threaders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Saw-Zall
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports
• Hydro test piping systems
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site,

so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor

weather conditions

Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required

May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and

maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces

Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment

May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site

Must have required tools

May require U.S. Drivers License

Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.