Pipefitter Journeyman

Brown & Root•Westlake, LA

About The Position

The Journeyman Pipefitter lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and processing systems. The role is typically for a journeyman with three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline, able to interpret instructions and documents and independently plan and perform work activities. The position works under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The work includes selecting and installing pipe and related materials, testing piping systems for leaks, and maintaining refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. The employee must observe and comply with safety and project rules and may perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Typically three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and documents and plan and perform work activities.
Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select proper tools.
Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
Work at heights without fear.
Compare and distinguish differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Select pipe types and sizes and related materials and equipment according to job specifications.
Inspect the worksite for obstructions and plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other workers' activities.
Cut, thread, and bend pipe using appropriate hand tools and machinery.
Mount pipe hangers and brackets and secure pipes to structures using brackets, clamps, hangers, and hand or power tools.
Assemble and install metal or nonmetal pipes and fittings using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
Test piping systems for leaks by pressurizing pipes and observing gauges.
Weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
Observe production machinery for malfunctions and, when needed, operate machinery to verify repairs.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.