Description
Assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems on steam, fluid or gas systems. Pipefitters may work in all parts of the construction or maintenance site including in buildings, outside, and inside structures, i.e., tanks or boilers. The work may also include working in underground (excavations) areas and working at heights in excess of 300 ft.
Duties:
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Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
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Identify all tools required for tasks.
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Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
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Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications.
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Install valves, hangers, supports, flanges inside piping system according to plans and applicable specifications.
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Perform test to ensure the quality of the pipe and the piping systems.
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Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications:
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Must have 4 years working as a pipefitter.
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Must be able to read prints and illustrate thorough knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills.
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Must have good leadership and communication skills.
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Must have experience in an industrial construction project.
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Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
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Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
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Ability to work with others – team player.
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Ability to work independently – minimal supervision.
Working Conditions:
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Employees will be required to be able to endure long periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and/or lifting.
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May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
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Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding.
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Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
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Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Burns & McDonnell does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religions, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by application state or federal civil rights law.
Job Construction Services
Primary Location US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: No
Req ID: 244838
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A
