Pipefitter Helper

Bechtel • Pecos, TX

10d

About The Position

The Pipefitter Helper assists pipefitters with installing, maintaining, and testing process piping and utility systems. The role involves handling, preparing, assembling, and securing piping and fittings; using power and hand tools; unloading supplies; and maintaining tools, equipment, and a clean, safe work environment. The helper must follow safety procedures, understand personal fall arrest systems, and be able to assess scaffolding. The work may involve traversing uneven terrain, climbing vertical ladders, and working above ground.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 6 months of industrial construction experience.
• Able to safely traverse uneven terrain while carrying tools and building materials.
• Able to climb vertical ladders and work above ground as necessary.
• Able to safely and dexterously use hand tools and operate power tools and equipment.
• Understand the use of all types of personal fall arrest systems.
• Able to assess scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with pipefitters and others to perform job tasks.
• Assist with installation, maintenance, and testing of process piping and utility systems.
• Cut, grind, and assemble pipes using tools and equipment such as hacksaws, pipe cutters, hammers and wedges, cutting torches, and pipe-cutting machines.
• Thread pipe using a threading machine.
• Mount pipe hangers and supports from structural steel.
• Assemble and install metal and nonmetal pipes and fittings, including brass, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and plastics.
• Join piping using threaded or cemented joints.
• Secure pipe to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers using hand tools.
• Unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and equipment; adhere to safety procedures.
• Understand the use of personal fall arrest systems and assess scaffolding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed