Repcon- Pipefitter

Repcon•TX-Corpus Christi US-TX-Houston, TX

17d

About The Position

The Pipefitter is responsible for assembling, laying out, installing, and maintaining pipe systems used for steam, fluid, or gas. Systems may include pipe, flanges, supports, valves, gauges, hangers, and angles. Work may take place throughout construction or maintenance sites, including inside buildings, outdoors, within structures such as tanks or boilers, in underground excavations, and at heights of up to 300 feet. The role involves industrial piping and boiler work, interpreting blueprints and technical documentation, collaborating with coworkers and supervisors, and working independently with minimal supervision. It requires sustained physical activity, the ability to work outdoors in varied weather, and shifts or work periods of up to 12 hours. Personal protective equipment is required. Repcon describes itself as an industry provider of turnarounds, specialty welding, construction, pipe fabrication, and maintenance for clients in refining, chemical, petrochemical, renewables, and midstream industries. The company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Pass a REPCON Pipefitter Assessment.
Pass a REPCON Basic Rigging Assessment or hold NCCER certification.
Have a current Basic Orientation Plus (Safety Council) card, or one that is within three months of expiration.
Have a current TWIC Card.
Have three or more years of experience in the craft.
Demonstrate an industrial construction or maintenance work history and experience.
Comprehend and accurately interpret blueprints, construction drawings, technical manuals, and manufacturers’ manuals and instructions.
Have applied knowledge of pipefitting processes for industrial piping and boilers.
Have problem-solving abilities and reading comprehension.
Be able to work collaboratively as a team player and independently with minimal supervision.
Have good speaking and active-listening communication skills with coworkers and supervisors.
Be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift for significant and sustained periods.
Have manual dexterity to make precision adjustments to machinery parts and controls.
Be able to use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
Be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work from platforms; work at heights up to 300 feet using proper fall protection.
Have vision capabilities for focusing, short- and long-distance vision, color, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
Be capable of working outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind, and for periods of up to 12 hours a day.
Wear required PPE, including a hard hat, safety glasses or goggles, ear plugs or muffs, masks or respirators, safety vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

Responsibilities

Assemble, lay out, install, and maintain pipe systems for steam, fluid, or gas.
Work with piping components that may include pipe, flanges, supports, valves, gauges, hangers, and angles.
Perform pipefitting work at construction and maintenance sites, including indoors, outdoors, within tanks or boilers, in underground excavations, and at heights.
Interpret blueprints, construction drawings, technical manuals, and manufacturers’ manuals and instructions.
Follow required safety practices and use personal protective equipment.