Pipefitter Journey

Bechtel • Brownsville, TX

13d

About The Position

The Pipefitter Journey role involves industrial construction work installing, testing, and commissioning piping systems. The position requires planning work efficiently, preparing weld joints to project codes and standards, laying out and threading pipe, and interpreting piping isometric drawings and support details. The pipefitter may assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation, and is responsible for cleaning and performing minor maintenance on tools and equipment. The role requires adherence to safety procedures and the ability to work on uneven terrain, climb ladders, work at heights, and access scaffolding.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in industrial construction as a journeyman pipefitter.
• Basic rigging skills.
• Proficiency using small power tools, such as a die grinder and right-angle grinder.
• Ability to read and comprehend piping isometric drawings.
• At least 3 years of experience in testing and commissioning piping systems.
• Ability to read and comprehend support details and drawings.
• Ability to safely traverse uneven terrain while carrying tools and building materials.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders and work at heights as necessary.
• Understanding of the use of all types of personal fall arrest systems.
• Ability to access scaffolding.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read piping and instrument diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Plan work efficiently.
• Prepare weld joints to meet project codes and standards.
• Lay out pipe.
• Thread pipe using a threading machine.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation as needed.
• Clean and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Adhere to all safety procedures.
• Use personal fall arrest systems and access scaffolding safely.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed