Pipefitter Journeyman (Maintenance - No Per Diem)

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Geismar, LA

17h

About The Position

The Pipefitter Journeyman is a Level IV craft specialist, typically with seven or more years of documented field experience. The role 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. Level IV workers are expected to interpret instructions and documents, plan and perform work, and maintain high standards of workmanship and safety. They may assist with workflow coordination without formal supervisory responsibilities. The position includes selecting and installing piping and related materials, testing systems for leaks, maintaining refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, and supporting safe worksite operations. Work may take place at heights, and respiratory protection may be required. The role also involves handling materials and tools, assisting with installation tasks, and performing minor cleaning and maintenance of tools and equipment.

Requirements

Typically seven or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline for Level IV Journeyman classification.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and documents and plan and perform work activities.
Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy and make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Ability to plan work and select proper tools.
Ability to visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
Ability to compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent and prior 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, supports, hangers, hydraulic cylinders, and related 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-cutting, threading, and bending machines.
Mount pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceilings.
Assemble and install metal and nonmetal pipes and fittings using appropriate joints and hand tools.
Secure pipes to structures with brackets, clamps, and hangers using hand and power tools.
Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure and observing gauges.
Weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
Observe production machines 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 cleaning and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, use respiratory protection when required, and perform other duties as required.