Pipefitter Lead

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a Leadman to lead a crew of craft workers, guide foremen, and act as a journeyman on site in Sulphur, LA.

The role involves laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping systems, supports, and related hydraulics for steam and processing systems. You will ensure workflows, safety, and quality in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within a field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Under immediate supervision with typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
• Ability to work within precise limits and make decisions based on measurable criteria.

Responsibilities

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
• Inspects worksite for obstructions and plans installation sequence.
• Cuts, threads, bends, and mounts pipes with standard tools.
• Assembles and installs varied piping and fittings with joints and caulks.
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems and controls.
• Tests piping systems for leaks and observes gauges for indications.
• Lifts, transports, and secures material and tools; assists in positioning work pieces.
• Performs basic maintenance and adheres to safety rules.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Shop math

Planning work

Visualization (3D)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipe threading machine

Pipe cutter

Welding equipment

Job description

Leadman - Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in work crew, providing assistance to Foreman, while working in the capacity of a journeyman.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications.
• Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions.
• Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
• Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using threading machine.
• Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
• Installs and maintains 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.
• Welds 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

JOB 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Strength:
   • Standing 60% Walking 20% Sitting 20%
   • Lifting 50 lb.
   • Carrying 50 lb.
   • Pushing 70 ft-lb.
   • Pulling 70 ft-lb.
2. Climbing F Balancing F
3. 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.

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