Pipefitter Journeyman - Night Shift

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking a skilled pipefitter to plan, lay out, install, test and repair piping systems in accordance with plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Reading isometric drawings, fabricating and installing piping, aligning components for welding, and hydro testing will be core duties; expect outdoor work, climbs, and potential overtime as required by workload.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant field experience.
• Strong working knowledge of various pipe systems and joints.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Proficiency with measurement tools and safe use of tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working knowledge of various pipe types and joints.
• Read isometric drawings, take measurements, fabricate and install piping.
• Align, bolt, and clamp components for welding.
• Assemble and secure pipes and fittings by welding and threading joints.
• Position materials and workpieces per plans and specifications.
• Distinguish thickness and type of metal materials.
• Rig and handle equipment safely for installation.
• Operate tools including beveling machines, grinders, pipe threaders, hammers, torches, drills.
• Layout and install equipment, vessels, pumps, pipe and supports.
• Hydro test piping systems.
• Estimate sizes, distances and quantities for work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance and take corrective action.

Skills

Reading isometric drawings

Fabrication & installation

Rigging & equipment handling

Follow plans & instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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: 190608

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

Work Setting & Job Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.