Pipefitter Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Texas is seeking a skilled pipefitter to plan, lay-out, install, test, and repair piping systems per project plans and industry standards.

You will read isometric drawings, fabricate and install piping, align components for welding, and perform hydro testing. The role requires physical work on industrial sites, rigorous safety compliance, and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair piping systems per plans and specs.
• Read isometrics, take measurements, fabricate and install piping efficiently.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment by welding and threading.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of pipe types and joints (butt, socket, threaded, Victaulic, grooved).
• Read and interpret isometric drawings; measure, fabricate, and install piping.
• Align, bolt, clamp, and secure components for welding; weld and thread joints.
• Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation; follow plans and specs.
• Identify material thickness and types; handle rigging equipment.
• Operate tools: beveling machines, grinders, threaders, hammers, torches, drills, Saw-Zall.
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports; hydro test piping.
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, and resource needs; inspect subordinate work for compliance.

Skills

Pipe fitting

Isometric drawings

Welding

Rigging

Hydro testing

Fabrication

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Pipe threaders

Hammers

Torches

Magnetic drills

Saw-Zall

Job description

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.

Requisition ID:

190235

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

• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit-for-duty medical, and background check
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Work Setting & Job 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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.