Pipefitter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Position: Pipefitter 7

Job Category:
Pipe/Plumbing

Job Description:

ZACHRY is currently seeking an experienced Industrial Journeyman Pipe Fitter for our CP CHEM PORT ARTHUR site in PORT ARTHUR, Tx. NO PER DIEM OFFERED.

Position Summary:

An Industrial Pipe Fitter will assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems.

Qualification Highlights:

• Must have 4+ years working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter or Pipe Fitter Helper.
• Must be able to read prints and illustrate thorough knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills.
• Must have good leadership and communication skills.
• Must have experience on an industrial construction project.

Position Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications.
• Install valves, hangars, supports, flanges inside piping system according to plans and applicable specifications.
• Perform test to ensure the quality of the pipe and the piping systems.
• Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
• Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and manufacturers manuals and instructions.
• Demonstrate knowledge on the pipe fitting processes for industrial piping and boiler components for a combined-cycle power plant.
• Must have 4+ years experience with the pipe fitting processes.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Good reading comprehension.
• Ability to work with others – team player.
• Ability to work independently – minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former Zachry Employee.
• NCCER Certification as an Industrial Pipe Fitter
• Formal/technical education.

Reports to Position:

• This position does not have any direct reports; however the position will work closely with and oversee on occasion of helper and labor positions. The position will hold a positional and expertise authority of the helper and laborer positions.

Required Tools:

• 1 – Metal Tool Box with Lock
• 2 – Torpedo Magnetic Level
• 1 – 25′ Tape Measure
• 1 – 5 Gallon Plastic Bucket
• 2 – 12″ x 24″ Framing Square
• 1 – String Level
• 1 – 8″ Crescent Wrench
• 1 – 14″ Pipe Wrench
• 1 – 24″ Pipe Wrench
• 1 – Pipefitter’s Blue Book
• 1 – 420 Channel Locks
• 1 – Torch Lighter (Striker)
• 1 – Chalk Line
• 1 – Set of Allen Wrenches
• 1 – Line Up Bar
• 2 – Combination Open/Box End Wrenches (7/8″, 15/16″, 1 1/16″, 1 1/8″, 1 1/4″)
• 1 – Screwdriver (Flat)1 – Set of Tip Cleaners
• 1 – Pair of Leather Gloves
• 1 – 24″ Level
• 1 – 16′ Tape Measure
• 1 – Pair of Cutting Goggles
• 1 – Center Finder
• 1 – 4″ Wraparound
• 1 – 12″ Crescent Wrench
• 1 – 18″ Pipe Wrench
• 1 – Center Punch
• 1 – Wire Cutters
• 1 – Plumb Bob
• 1 – Set Blinding Wedges – Small
• 1 – Hacksaw
• 1 – 3lb to 4lb Ball Peen Hammer
• 1 – Phillips Screwdriver
• 1 – Combination Set – Tri
  - Square, Protractor, and Center Finder
• 1 – 3/8 Ratchet Drive with 3/8″ to 1″ set
• 1 – Construction Calculator
• 1 – Rain Suit
• 1 – Rubber boots

Physical Requirements:

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300′ utilizing proper fall protection.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Must be capable of working out side in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED *

* None

OTHER POSITION OR SITE REQUIREMENTS

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Job Specific Requirements

Does this position require a computer?
* No

BACKGROUND CHECK *

Yes

REQUIREMENTS MEDICAL *

• Drug Screen
• Pre-Employment Physical

SAFETY/ORIENTATION/TRAINING *

• Audio
• Basic Plus
• Pulmonary Function Test
• Site Specific

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