Pipefitter Journeyman

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Luling, LA

About The Position

The Pipefitter Journeyman lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment used in steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and processing systems. The role typically requires at least three years of documented field experience in the selected craft and the ability to read and interpret instructions and documents, then plan and perform work activities independently. The position also involves installing and maintaining refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and may include observing production machinery for malfunctions and operating machinery to verify repairs. The journeyman works under immediate supervision, relying on instructions and established guidelines, and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. The role requires compliance with safety and project rules.

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 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.
Ability to perform functions under immediate supervision using instructions and pre-established guidelines.
Meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying 50 pounds, pushing and pulling 70 ft-lb, and the listed standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, and fingering requirements.
Use respiratory protection when required.

Responsibilities

Select pipe types, sizes, materials, and related 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 machines.
Mount pipe hangers and brackets, and secure pipes to structures using brackets, clamps, 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 attached gauges.
Weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
May observe production machinery for 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, and perform other duties as required.