Boilermaker Pipefitter

Turner Industries•Pasadena, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor that provides responsive, innovative solutions to increase plant production, reduce costs, and prevent shutdowns in the petrochemical, refining, energy, and pulp and paper industries. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. We are seeking NCCER certified Boilermakers / Pipefitters - Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 for work in the Houston, TX area. The position lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems, fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial processing systems. This is a non-exempt role that reports to the Foreman, with assigned duties according to specific procedures and frequent checking of work.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Must have NCCER certification
One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
Demonstrated proficiency in construction tool use (i.e. grinders, oxy/acetylene torch)
Rigging
A-class Pipefitter requires 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
A-class pipefitters must be able to make accurate and precise weld connection fit ups
Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Responsibilities

Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems, fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial processing systems.
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 the 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.
Performs additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
Complies with company and client job site safety requirements.