Pipefitter Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Louisiana is seeking a skilled Pipefitter Journeyman to plan, lay out, install, test and repair piping systems per plans and industry standards. You will read isometrics, fabricate, weld, thread joints and hydrotest systems on an industrial site.

The role requires hands-on ability with hand/power tools, rigging, and understanding of various pipe types and joint connections. Willingness to work irregular hours in a construction environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pipefitter Journeyman in a Power Plant / Industrial setting
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• 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 beveling machines, grinders, pipe threaders, hammers, torches, drills, and a Saw-Zall
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports
• Hydro test piping systems
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs and resources for work
• Inspect subordinates' work for compliance and correct deficiencies

Skills

Reading isometric drawings

Layout and measurement

Safety compliance

Communication with supervision

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Pipe threading tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Requisition ID: 188397

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

Experience as a Pipefitter Journeyman in a Power Plant / Industrial setting

Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.

Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.

Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

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. Driver License

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

Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Ability to pass fit for duty testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: TIC_Craft