Pipefitting Assistant: Learn, Install, & Maintain Piping

Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; 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 in Texas is seeking a journeyman-level pipefitter assistant to support layout, fabrication, and installation of piping systems across heating, cooling, and production environments.

You will work under supervision with a focus on safety, accuracy, and efficiency, assisting in assembling pipe supports, hangers, and related components while adhering to project specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 0-2 years in the field.
• Under supervision; independent judgment not typically required.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
• Typically reports to a Foreman or other direct supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman level pipefitters in laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water and related systems.
• Select type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
• Inspect worksite to determine presence of obstructions.
• Plan installation sequence to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
• Cut pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
• Thread pipes using threading machine.
• Bend pipes by hand or with tools.
• Mount pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceilings.
• Install and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems and related controls.
• Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure and observing gauges.
• Weld pipe supports to structural members.
• Observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery issues.

Skills

Precision

Decision making

Shop math

Planning

3D visualization

Height work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Texas is seeking a journeyman-level pipefitter assistant to support layout, fabrication, and installation of piping systems across heating, cooling, and production environments.

You will work under supervision with a focus on safety, accuracy, and efficiency, assisting in assembling pipe supports, hangers, and related components while adhering to project specifications.