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Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Narrows, VA

About The Position

Assists journeyman-level pipefitters in laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining 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 works under immediate supervision, follows instructions, and completes tasks in a timely, safe, and efficient manner. It typically reports to a Foreman or other direct supervisor. The work may also include observing production machines to detect malfunctions and operating machinery to verify repairs. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. The employee is responsible for observing and complying with safety and project rules and performing other duties as required.

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 proper 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.
Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely, safe, and efficient manner.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent and 0–2 years of experience in the field or a related area.

Responsibilities

Select pipe types and sizes, materials, and related equipment according to job specifications.
Inspect worksites for obstructions and plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other workers’ activities.
Cut, thread, and bend pipe using hand tools and machinery.
Mount pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceilings.
Assemble and install metal and nonmetal pipes and fittings using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints and hand tools.
Secure pipes to structures with brackets, clamps, and hangers using hand and power 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, as needed, operate machinery to verify repairs.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and workpieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.