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Welder​/Pipefitter Mechanic

Job in Martinez, Contra Costa County, California, 94553, USA
Listing for: PBF Energy
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication, Installation Technician
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication, Installation Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Welder/Pipefitter Mechanic

PBF Energy Inc. is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We have an opportunity at our Martinez Refinery in California and are seeking a talented Welder/Pipefitter Mechanic to join our team as a pivotal member that would play a key role here at PBF Energy.

The Welder/Pipefitter reports to the Weld shop Supervisor and is a part of our Weld shop team. This team plans and executes all welding and pipefitter work for the refinery. The successful candidate will work in the shop and the field, performing fabrication, hot work, isolation blinding, fitting and assembly of pipe and other equipment working at various heights.

Job Responsibilities May Include:

  • Weld in all positions on various metals using all welding processes including but not limited to SMAW, GTAW, GMAW. This involves the following:
    • Identify required pipe sizes, types, and related materials such as supports and hangers.
    • Perform fabrication skills in shop and field based off isometric drawings and blue book formulas.
    • Must be able to certify under a 6G piping test for SMAW, GTAW processes SCH
      160 pipe within first 6 months of employment.
  • Perform pipe fitting activities such as removal and installation of piping, valving of all types, tubing fabrication and installation, mechanical equipment repairs and proactive maintenance work. This involves the following:
    • Operate various power tools such as grinders, cutters, drills, plasma cutter, CNC equipment, pipe threading machine and gas cutting equipment.
    • Measure, layout and mark piping and tubing for cutting, bending, threading and installation.
    • Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment by threading, gluing or bonding.
    • Assemble bolted flange joint assemblies (BFJA) according to ASME standards.
    • Set up and use torqueing equipment such as RAD Guns and Slim lines.
  • Read and interpret structural and piping plans, isometric drawings, and CAD designed prints

Position Specific Requirements:

  • Work Schedule:
    • 4/10 Working Schedule (Mon – Thurs or Tues – Friday)
    • Potential for rotating shift work schedule, including holiday, night, and weekend coverage
    • Participation in callout/standby coverage
    • Occasionally an altered work schedule over an extended period may be required
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Climb ladders
    • Walk up and down steps
  • Work in the Following Conditions:
    • Work at heights
    • Work in compact and confined spaces
    • Work outside in inclement weather
    • Work while wearing a respirator, Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
  • Possess a valid Driver's License
  • Candidate must have active TWIC card or be able to obtain a TWIC card.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 3 years welding and pipe fitting experience
  • Knowledge of hot work safety requirements, staging a hot work job/set up, isolation and tag out prior to hot work initiation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in petrochemical or refinery environment.
  • Journeyman-level abilities
  • Knowledge of SMAW, GTAW and GMAW processes

Conditions of Employment:

  • Passing of pre-employment testing
  • Successful completion of pre-employment requirements including physical agility test, physical, background check, and drug/alcohol screening
  • ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED
  • FOR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS

Martinez Refining Company LLC, a PBF Energy Subsidiary, offers our employees highly competitive total compensation and benefits packages. Benefits include:

  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Pension Plan
  • Medical, dental, vision plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
  • Vacation, Paid Parental Leave, and tuition reimbursement
  • Additional voluntary benefits are offered at group discounts.

The Welder/Pipefitter Mechanic position is covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers (USW) International Union AFL-CIO, CLC and the Martinez Refining Company LLC. The hourly pay rate for this position is $57.54, based on qualification requirements in the CBA.

PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.

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