Pipefitting Apprentice — Hands-On Piping & Growth

Brown & Root; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root is seeking a Pipefitter Helper to assist journeyman pipefitters in laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping systems and related equipment for steam, hot water, heating and production systems.

The role involves cutting, threading, bending and mounting pipes, inspecting sites, and observing safety rules. A high school diploma or equivalent and basic supervision are expected.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely, safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment 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 various pipes and fittings using joints and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Pipe threading machine

Job description

Brown & Root is seeking a Pipefitter Helper to assist journeyman pipefitters in laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping systems and related equipment for steam, hot water, heating and production systems.

The role involves cutting, threading, bending and mounting pipes, inspecting sites, and observing safety rules. A high school diploma or equivalent and basic supervision are expected.