PIPEFITTER - Austin Industrial - St. Gabriel, La

Austin Careers•St Gabriel, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Pipefitter to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment used in steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems. The role involves work in industrial and construction environments and requires a continued commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Four years of Journeyman-level experience.
NCCER certification.
Valid driver's license.
TWIC Card.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
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 meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements and wear required personal protective equipment.
Able to perform the essential job duties, including working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as required.

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 such as radiators or tanks 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, 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 a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic and electrolytic action.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies while meeting safety, quality, and productivity expectations.