Rope Access NCCER Pipefitters: Level 1 Level 2 and Level 3 - Houston, TX

Turner Industries; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

ADD

Voluntary life / ADD

Disability benefits

Leaves of absence

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Telehealth access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Turner Industries seeks NCCER-certified pipefitters with IRATA/SPRAT rope access credentials for work in the Houston, TX area. The role involves assembling and repairing boilers, tanks, and vessels, using rope access methods and a range of power tools, while adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, NCCER certification, IRATA/SPRAT levels, CPR, and preferred TWIC card.

Qualifications

• NCCER certification required.
• IRATA/SPRAT Level 1-3 certification required.
• TWIC card preferred.
• Proficient in reading field drawings and engineering drawings.
• Ability to read tape measures and framing squares.
• Experience with power tools and pipefitting.
• Ability to work at heights and comply with safety policies.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, erect, and repair boilers, tanks, vessels per blueprints.
• Use rope access methods to access work areas.
• Operate power tools and prepare pipes for cutting/welding.
• Inspect and install pipe fittings and joints.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards.

Skills

Reading drawings

Bolting technique

Tape measure

Framing square

Power tools

Work at height

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

IRATA / SPRAT Level 1-3 certification

TWIC Card (preferred)

NCCER certification

CPR certification

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking NCCER credentialed Pipefitters with Rope Access - Level I, Level II, or Level III certification in the Houston, TX area. The Boilermaker position assembles and disassembles, erects, and repairs boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers, and heaters according to blueprint specifications. Non-exempt role; Reports to a Front-Line Supervisor (Foreman); Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• IRATA / SPRAT Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 certification
• TWIC Card preferred
• Must have NCCER certification
• Basic knowledge of field drawings, sketches and engineering drawings
• Have basic knowledge of how to connect flanged pipe connections using a cross pattern bolting technique
• Be able to read and utilize a tape measure properly
• Be able to understand and utilize a framing square as it is applicable to pipefitting tasks
• Must know how to properly utilize power tools to prepare pipe for cutting, welding, threading and bolting
• Must have a capacity for work at height
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills
• CPR certification
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Uses Industrial Rope Access methods and related equipment to access and complete a wide variety of maintenance, repairs and other industrial work tasks while suspended on ropes or in difficult access areas; responsibilities may also include rescue operations, technical reports, and administrative tasks; selects and inspects proper safety gear to be used while performing work tasks; selects size and type of pipe and related material according to job specifications; inspects worksites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that creating holes for pipe penetration will not cause structural weakness; plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers; cuts, threads, and bends pipe; assembles and installs a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic; joins pipe by means of threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints; secures pipe to structure with clamps, brackets, supports and hangers; installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping; tests piping system for leaks; utilizes a variety of power tools including but not limited to, electric, pneumatic, and battery powered; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• ADD
• voluntary life / ADD
• disability benefits
• leaves of absence
• 401k
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• telehealth access
• employee assistance program

Physical Involvement:

May be required to do the following:

• climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level
• maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.
• reaching in all directions
• handling and manipulating objects and materials
• coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment
• lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead
• carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.
• standing / sitting
• walking
• pushing
• pulling
• bending
• kneeling
• crouching/squatting
• seeing with or without correction
• hearing with or without correction
• wearing respirator and other PPE
• typing / data entry
• stepstool use
• work in excessive heat
• work in excessive cold
• work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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