Vessel Fitter - Heavy Fabrication with Flexible Schedule

Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 is seeking a Vessel Fitter to lay out, position, and fit structural steel and pressure vessel components in accordance with engineering drawings. The role supports fabrication of tanks, pressure vessels, and heavy industrial equipment.

Applicants should have 2–3 years in heavy steel fabrication, ability to read drawings and welding symbols, and familiarity with ASME Section VIII. The position is on-site in Houston with potential overtime and travel.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret detailed fabrication drawings and welding symbols.
• Experience in heavy steel fabrication or vessel fitting.
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII and pressure vessel standards.
• Proficient with industry-standard measuring and fitting tools.
• Strong rigging and layout knowledge with attention to tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication blueprints, and vessel schematics.
• Lay out and mark reference points for plates, shells, heads, nozzles, manways, and attachments.
• Fit and align large vessel components using rigging and measuring tools.
• Prepare surfaces for welding including grinding, beveling, and cleaning.
• Ensure dimensions comply with ASME/API or client specifications.
• Work with welders to ensure proper fit-up before final welding.
• Perform visual inspections to confirm alignment and quality of fit.
• Operate hand and power tools safely (grinders, torches, plasma cutters).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment per safety policies.

Skills

Reading drawings

Layout & fit

Rigging techniques

Measuring tools

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grinders

Torch

Magnetic drills

Plasma cutter

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a Vessel Fitter to lay out, position, and fit structural steel and pressure vessel components in accordance with engineering drawings. The role supports fabrication of tanks, pressure vessels, and heavy industrial equipment.

Applicants should have 2–3 years in heavy steel fabrication, ability to read drawings and welding symbols, and familiarity with ASME Section VIII. The position is on-site in Houston with potential overtime and travel.