Pipefitter - Austin Industrial (New Orlenas)

Austin Bridge & Road•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Pipefitter lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems. The role includes performing other duties as assigned. The position requires 3–5 years of journeyman-level experience and the NCCER, TWIC, and a driver's license. No minimum education is required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments, with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

No minimum education requirements.
NCCER certification, TWIC, and a driver's license are required.
3–5 years of journeyman-level experience.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Must have sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Must maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, and benders.
Attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading.
Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment using hand and power tools and following specifications.
Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems.
Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections using valve keys or wrenches.
Remove and replace worn components.
Inspect work sites for obstructions and ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
Dip nonferrous piping materials in molten tin and lead to coat them against erosion or galvanic and electrolytic action.
Perform other duties as assigned.