Specialty Pipefitter

Brown & Root•Baytown, TX

About The Position

The Specialty 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 role also provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers on the crew, assists the Foreman, and works in the capacity of a journeyman. The position may involve observing production machinery and operating it to verify repairs. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. The worker is responsible for following all safety and project rules and performing other duties as required. The role works under immediate supervision and relies on instructions and established guidelines.

Requirements

Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select appropriate tools.
Visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Work at heights without fear.
Compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
May require previous experience in the field or a related area; no number of years is specified.
Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.

Responsibilities

Select pipe types and sizes 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 obstructions and conflicts with other workers' activities.
Cut pipe using hand tools, cutting torches, and pipe-cutting machines; thread pipe using a threading machine; and bend pipe by hand or with bending tools and machines.
Mount pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceilings and secure pipes to structures using brackets, clamps, hangers, and hand or power tools.
Assemble and install metal or nonmetal pipes and fittings using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure and observing gauges.
Weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
Observe production machines for malfunctions and operate machinery to verify repairs, as needed.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and workpieces during installation, as needed.
Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.
Provide leadership, instruction, and guidance to crew craft workers and assist the Foreman while working as a journeyman.