Pipefitter Journeyman - Maintenance (No Per Diem)

Brown & Root•Bishop, TX

About The Position

The Pipefitter Journeyman performs maintenance work involving 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 lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, tests, and maintains piping systems. A journeyman typically has three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft and can interpret instructions and documents to plan and perform work activities independently. The position works under immediate supervision and relies on instructions and established guidelines. Primary job functions do not typically require independent judgment, and the role typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. The position involves physical activity including standing, walking, sitting, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and other tasks described in the physical requirements.

Requirements

Typically three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and documents and to plan and perform work activities independently.
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 identify differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.

Responsibilities

Select pipe types and sizes, 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 pipe-working machines.
Mount pipe hangers and brackets and secure pipes to structures using brackets, clamps, hangers, and hand or power tools.
Assemble and install metal and 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.
May observe production machines to detect 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 work pieces during installation.
Perform minor cleaning and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.