Pipefitter (Fab Shop Maintenance)

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC • Houston, TX

8h

About The Position

The Vessel Fitter is responsible for laying out, positioning, and fitting
structural steel and pressure vessel components in accordance with engineering
drawings and specifications. This role plays a key part in the fabrication of
tanks, pressure vessels, and other heavy industrial equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in heavy steel fabrication or vessel fitting
• Ability to read and interpret detailed fabrication drawings and welding symbols
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII and pressure vessel standards
• Experience using industry-standard measuring and fitting tools
• Strong knowledge of rigging and layout techniques
• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication blueprints, and vessel schematics.
• Lay out and mark reference points for plates, shells, heads, nozzles, manways, and other attachments.
• Fit and align large vessel components using chain falls, come-alongs, wedges, jacks, and measuring tools.
• Prepare surfaces for welding, including grinding, beveling, and cleaning metal components.
• Ensure all dimensions and tolerances comply with ASME, API, or client specifications.
• Work closely with welders to ensure proper fit-up prior to tack or final welding.
• Perform visual inspections to confirm alignment, squareness, and quality of fit.
• Operate hand and power tools safely (grinders, torches, magnetic drills, plasma cutters).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, following all company safety policies and procedures.
• 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.

Benefits

• Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees