Pipefitter Lead

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Saint James, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in a work crew, assisting the Foreman while working as a journeyman. The Leadman lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for various systems including steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and production and processing systems.

Requirements

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 see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
Previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Works under immediate supervision.
Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
Standing 60%, Walking 20%, Sitting 20%
Lifting 50 lb.
Carrying 50 lb.
Pushing 70 ft-lb.
Pulling 70 ft-lb.
Reaching Constantly
Handling Constantly
Fingering Frequently

Nice To Haves

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications.
Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions.
Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
Threads pipe using threading machine.
Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine.
Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping.
Tests piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.
May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions.
May operate machinery to verify repair.
Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.