Pipefitter Journeyman

MasTec Industrial•Abernathy, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pipefitter Journeyman lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping systems, fixtures, and equipment used for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing. The role involves working directly at project sites, complying with company and project safety requirements, and may require travel to different jobsites on limited notice. Travel is required up to 90%, with intermittent travel to the employee’s residence of record. This is a full-time position, typically scheduled for 50 hours per week, with schedules subject to project requirements. Compensation is $40 per hour, commensurate with experience. The role involves strenuous physical work, sometimes for shifts of up to 12 hours, in changing weather and site conditions. The work may include exposure to dust, fumes, noise, extreme temperatures, confined or uneven spaces, and heights.

Requirements

At least 4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including operations using units of weight, measurement, and volume.
Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow established procedures and standards.
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts performing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Ability to push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; use arms, hands, and legs fully; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb.
Stamina to perform tasks repetitively and continuously for several-hour intervals.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.
Ability to move through confined, cluttered, and uneven areas and to work at heights while following fall-protection requirements and using required safety equipment.
Ability to evaluate information using measurable standards, recognize details and slight differences in shapes and shading, and visualize three-dimensional objects from drawings.
Ability to maintain balance and coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet; adequate vision and hearing, naturally or with correction.
Ability to travel to project sites, including travel on limited notice.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED certification.
Applicable Pipefitter training and certification from NCCER, NCCCO, or an approved third-party certification body.

Responsibilities

Promote and comply with company and safety policies and procedures.
Select pipe types, sizes, and related materials according to job specifications.
Inspect worksites for obstructions and determine whether holes could cause structural weakness.
Plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other construction activities.
Cut, thread, and bend pipe using hand tools and machines.
Assemble and install metal and nonmetal pipes and fittings, including brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic.
Join pipes using threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
Secure pipes to structures using clamps, brackets, and hangers.
Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and associated components and piping.
Test piping systems for leaks by pressurizing pipes and observing gauges.
Weld holding fixtures to structural steel members.
Participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors when on site.
Maintain working relationships with team members and the supervisor.
Perform other duties assigned by the Foreman or Superintendent.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Pet insurance
Discounted national gym membership network
Employee Assistance Program
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Voluntary life insurance
Accident coverage
Critical illness coverage
Hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan
Subsistence under company policy if the employee’s residence of record is 60 miles or more from the project site
Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases