Pipefitter Journeyman

Brown & Root•LaPorte, TX

11d

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 for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and processing systems. The role typically requires three or more years of documented field experience in the craft and the ability to interpret instructions and documents and plan and perform work activities independently. The position involves selecting pipe and materials to meet job specifications; inspecting work areas and planning installation sequences; cutting, threading, bending, assembling, securing, and testing pipe; and installing or maintaining refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. The employee also handles materials and equipment, performs minor tool and equipment maintenance, follows safety and project rules, and may assist with machinery checks and the positioning of materials. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. This is a long-term maintenance project with no per diem. The job works under immediate supervision, follows instructions and established guidelines, and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Brown & Root offers competitive lifestyle benefits and supports career advancement through professional training and development.

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.
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, with prior experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Ability to perform functions according to instructions and pre-established guidelines under immediate supervision; primary job functions typically do not require independent judgment.
Physical requirements include standing 60% of the time, walking 20%, and sitting 20%; lifting 50 pounds; carrying 50 pounds; pushing and pulling 70 ft-lb; frequent climbing and balancing; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; constant reaching and handling; and frequent fingering.
Respiratory protection is common and may be required.

Responsibilities

Select pipe types and sizes and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications.
Inspect worksites for obstructions and plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other workers’ activities.
Cut pipe using tools and equipment such as hacksaws, pipe cutters, hammers and chisels, cutting torches, and pipe-cutting machines.
Thread pipe using a threading machine.
Bend pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machines.
Mount pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceilings.
Assemble and install metal and nonmetal pipes and fittings using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented 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 monitoring 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 maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.