Specialty Pipefitter

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Koch Specialty Plant Services, LLC has immediate openings for a Specialty Pipefitter for various locations within the U.S.

Koch Specialty Plant Services, LLC (KSPS) is a world leader for providing tower, vessel, and mass transfer equipment services to the refining and chemical industry. We attained this leadership position by applying Principle Based Management®, our unique business philosophy that combines core values with a focused business approach. Integrity, compliance and customer focus are paramount to our success and KSPS' industry leading position as a specialty tower, vessel and mass transfer internals service provider has been solidified in the marketplace because, quite simply, ''we do what we say we can do''.

There are many ways to define value. For KSPS, meeting our commitments and exceeding customer expectations are key measures when it comes to quantifying the true value of a deliverable. Unlike anyone else, KSPS has the ability to integrate people, experience, discipline, knowledge, and our unique principle based management business philosophy to deliver the best value proposition in the industry.

• Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret isometric drawings, piping layouts, blueprints, and specifications.
• Install, assemble, maintain, and repair piping systems in an industrial facility.
• Perform steam tracing and small-bore tubing installation, including measuring, cutting, bending, routing, supporting, and securing tubing in accordance with project specifications.
• Install and maintain steam supply and condensate return tracing systems used to provide freeze protection and maintain process temperatures.
• Work with tubing, fittings, valves, supports, and related components associated with steam tracing systems.
• Identify proper routing and installation methods to avoid interference with existing piping, equipment, insulation, and other trades.
• Perform field measurements and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit-up and installation.
• Inspect completed work for proper alignment, supports, connections, and overall quality.
• Follow all site safety procedures and project-specific requirements while working around operating equipment and piping systems.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and work scheduled overtime as project needs require.

• Previous industrial pipe fitting experience.
• Hands-on experience with steam tracing and/or small-bore tubing installation in an industrial or refinery environment.
• Experience measuring, cutting, bending, routing, and installing tubing and associated fittings.
• Ability to read and interpret isometric drawings, piping layouts, and project specifications.
• Knowledge of pipe fitting tools, tubing tools, materials, fittings, valves, and proper installation practices.
• Ability to accurately measure, calculate offsets, and perform field fit-up.
• Strong understanding of industrial construction safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a field construction team.

• Previous experience performing steam tracing in a refinery, chemical plant, or other process-industry environment.
• Experience installing steam supply, condensate return, and heat-tracing tubing systems.
• Experience with small-bore stainless steel or carbon steel tubing, tube bending, compression fittings, and tubing support systems.
• Previous experience working in an operating facility or turnaround environment.
• Familiarity with project-specific quality requirements related to tubing and steam tracing installations.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

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