Pipefitter A

Cajun Industries Holdings•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Pipefitter will work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting. The role requires knowledge of testing piping systems, oxygen and acetylene cutting, basic rigging, operating pneumatic and electric tools, and leak testing tubing systems. The employee must learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely and effectively use or operate associated tools and equipment. The position involves fabricating and installing a range of piping and tubing, interpreting plans and specifications, and performing related installation and bolt-up work. Work may take place in active construction environments, outdoors, at heights, in confined or restricted-access locations, and under varying weather and site conditions. The employee may perform duties ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion, depending on project assignment and operational needs.

Requirements

Knowledge of testing piping systems.
Knowledge of oxygen and acetylene cutting.
Knowledge of basic rigging.
Knowledge of operating pneumatic and electric tools.
Knowledge of leak testing tubing systems.
Ability to learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely operate tools and equipment.
Ability to read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and use measurement, estimation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and adapt to changing work conditions and priorities.
Ability to move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
Ability to work in active construction and project site environments, including uneven terrain, elevated and restricted-access locations, and varying weather and site conditions.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, ISO's, field installations, material takeoffs, field sketches, and specifications.
Fabricate and install screw pipe, socket weld pipe, stainless tubing, carbon steel weld pipe, and stainless steel weld pipe.
Miter and fabricate pipe.
Use a beveling machine to prepare pipes and tubes for welding.
Lay out pipe penetrations.
Install piping of all sizes in pipe racks.
Install valves, pipe hangers, and pipe supports.
Install underground pipe of all sizes.
Install steam and heat tracing.
Perform proper bolt-up of various sizes on pipe and valve flanges.
Assist other craft workers as needed.
Learn and follow safety requirements and safely use or operate work-related tools and equipment.
Communicate and collaborate with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
Apply measurement, estimation, mathematical calculation, and problem-solving skills to assigned work.
Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail; make timely decisions related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.