Piping & Mechanical Rigger – Field Installer

Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Louisiana is seeking a Journeyman pipefitter with 3+ years of field experience. You will read and interpret instructions, plan and perform work independently while laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping systems and related equipment for steam, hot water, and process systems.

The role involves selecting pipe types, inspecting sites, planning sequences, cutting, threading, bending, mounting hangers, testing for leaks, and adhering

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 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.

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 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, meters, 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Louisiana is seeking a Journeyman pipefitter with 3+ years of field experience. You will read and interpret instructions, plan and perform work independently while laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping systems and related equipment for steam, hot water, and process systems.

The role involves selecting pipe types, inspecting sites, planning sequences, cutting, threading, bending, mounting hangers, testing for leaks, and adhering