Firewatch/Holewatch Laborer

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Narrows, VA

About The Position

Assists journeyman-level pipefitters with laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Work includes systems and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and processing. The role works under immediate supervision and typically reports to a Foreman or other direct supervisor. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. The employee is responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules and may perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select appropriate tools.
Visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Work at heights without fear.
Compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely, safe, and efficient manner.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
May require 0–2 years of experience in the field or a related area.

Responsibilities

Select pipe types and sizes and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications.
Inspect the worksite for obstructions and plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other workers’ activities.
Cut pipe using hand tools and cutting equipment, including hacksaws, pipe cutters, hammers and chisels, cutting torches, and pipe-cutting machines.
Thread pipe using a threading machine.
Bend pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machines.
Mount pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceilings.
Assemble and install metal and nonmetal pipes and fittings using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints and hand tools.
Secure pipes to structures with brackets, clamps, and hangers using hand and power tools.
Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure and observing gauges.
Weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
May observe production machines in an assigned manufacturing area for malfunctions and operate machinery to verify repairs.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and workpieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules.