Pipefitter Helper

Bechtel • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

The Pipefitter Helper assists pipefitters with installing, maintaining, and testing process piping and utility systems. The role involves handling and assembling pipe and fittings, using manual and power tools, supporting installation work, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The helper must follow safety procedures, use personal fall arrest systems, and be able to assess scaffolds.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Communicate with pipefitters and others to perform job tasks.
• Use and understand power and manual pipefitting layout and construction tools.
• 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, 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 with 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 perform maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Safely traverse uneven terrain while carrying tools and building materials.
• Climb vertical ladders and work above ground as needed.
• Perform tasks requiring safe, dexterous use of hand tools.
• Safely operate power tools and equipment.
• Adhere to all safety procedures.
• Understand the use of personal fall arrest systems.
• Assess scaffolds.

What This Job Offers

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