Pipefitter - Maintenance

Crestoperations; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Field Services is seeking a qualified pipefitter to install, maintain, and dismantle piping systems for field projects. You will lay out, fabricate, assemble, and install piping systems at job sites, measuring and cutting to precise specifications.

The role requires reading blueprints, selecting appropriate pipe sizes and materials, and using hand and power tools to ensure leak-free systems. Minimum 2 years’ experience and a valid driver’s license are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a pipefitter or in a related role.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to calculate dimensions and use basic math.

Responsibilities

• Measure and mark pipes for cutting, threading, and welding.
• Read and interpret blueprints and job specifications.
• Select pipe types and related materials according to specifications.
• Cut pipes with cutting tools and machines.
• Thread pipes using threading equipment.
• Bend pipes using bending tools and machines.
• Secure piping to structures with brackets, clamps, and hangers.
• Test piping systems for leaks and observe gauges for indications.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Pipefitting

Hand tools

Gauge reading

Tools

Pipe cutting machine

Threading machine

Pipe bending tools

Job description

The Pipefitters for Optimal Field Services will be responsible installing, maintaining, and dismantling all types of pipelines, fittings, and hydraulics, as required for new construction or maintenance. The employee will need to lay out, fabricate, assemble, and install/maintain piping systems for the jobsite. Pipefitters will be required to be able to measure and manipulate pipe using specialty tools or hand tools in order to ensure accurate production at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Measure and mark pipes for cutting, threading, and welding.
• Read and comprehend blueprints.
• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders according to job specifications.
• Cuts pipe using pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using threading machine.
• Bends pipe using pipe‑bending tools and machine.
• Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
• Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
• Calculating dimensions and using basic math.
• Diagnose and isolate troublesome distribution points and make corrective repairs; make emergency repairs to offset downtime and production delays.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPEFITTERS:

• Must have valid driver’s license/ Identification Card.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprint specifications.
• Must be able to calculate dimensions and use basic math.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

Optimal Field Services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Optimal Field Services is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)