Helper A

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Westlake, LA

11d

About The Position

Helper A assists journeyman-level pipefitters with laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. The systems may serve steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and processing applications. The role works under immediate supervision and follows instructions to complete tasks safely and efficiently. It typically reports to a Foreman or other direct supervisor. The position may require a high school diploma or equivalent and 0–2 years of experience in the field or a related area. Physical demands include standing, walking, and sitting; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; pushing and pulling at 70 ft-lb; frequent climbing, balancing, and fingering; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; and constant reaching and handling. Respiratory protection is common and may be 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 and 0–2 years of experience in the field or a related area.

Responsibilities

Select pipe types and sizes and related materials and equipment according to job specifications.
Inspect worksites for obstructions and plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other workers’ activities.
Cut, thread, and bend pipe using hand tools and machines.
Mount pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceilings, and secure pipes to structures with brackets, clamps, and hangers.
Assemble and install metal and nonmetal pipes and fittings using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints and hand 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 for malfunctions and operate machinery to verify repairs.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
May assist with 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; perform other duties as required.