Pipefitter Certified Plus

Brown & Root•Baytown, TX

About The Position

The Pipefitter lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and processing systems. The position is described as journeyman-level, typically requiring three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft and the ability to interpret instructions and documents and plan and perform work activities. The role selects piping materials and equipment according to job specifications; plans installations around obstructions and other workers; assembles, installs, tests, and maintains piping and related systems; and performs associated material handling, equipment cleaning, and safety duties. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. The employee works under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Typically three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and documents and to plan and perform work activities.
Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy and make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Ability to plan work and select proper tools.
Ability to visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
Ability to compare and distinguish the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Ability to perform job functions under immediate supervision using instructions and pre-established guidelines.

Responsibilities

Select types and sizes of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications.
Inspect worksites for obstructions and plan installation sequences to avoid them and accommodate other workers' activities.
Cut, thread, and bend pipe using hand tools and pipeworking machinery.
Mount pipe hangers and brackets and secure pipes to structures using brackets, clamps, and hand or power tools.
Assemble and install metal or nonmetal pipes and fittings using appropriate joints and tools.
Install and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
Test piping systems for leaks by pressurizing pipes and observing gauges.
Weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
Observe production machines for malfunctions and, when needed, operate machinery to verify repairs.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.