Embarking on a career in the pipefitting trade in Beaumont, TX, typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with extensive classroom instruction. These apprenticeships, lasting about four to five years, provide aspiring pipefitters with the necessary training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a significant presence in Beaumont, TX. The trade is projected to grow by 6% from 2022 to 2032, offering promising job prospects. Apprentices in Beaumont earn an average of $859.83 per week, with experienced professionals commanding even higher wages. With the demand for skilled pipefitters on the rise, particularly in industrial and energy sectors, Beaumont presents a lucrative opportunity for those entering this vital trade.
GrayWolf is seeking Pipefitters at our Beaumont, TX jobsite. Experience with HDPE Piping and Piping Spools preferred GrayWolf is a heavy industrial/commercial construction contractor that provides end-to-end solutions from design, fabrication, construction, and facility management with a footprint that is nationwide. With more than 45-years of experience in the industry, we have strong leadership and support teams who understand field servant leadership is the key to our success. We are continually BUILDING new talent while developing our current talent. As our assignments vary in duration and locations, we provide a safe and ethical environment and offer a competitive wage and benefit program. We strive to be the best contractor with demonstrating a culture of Safety, Quality and Performance to deliver the best completed projects to our customers. Summary: A Journeyman Pipefitter performs and knows how to fabricate butt weld pipe, threaded pipe, and socket weld pipe; is able to identify and install above, underground and specialty piping, hangers and supports, valves and inline specialties; and understands how to perform stress relieving aligning and testing. A Journey Level Pipefitter masters mathematical functions and knows their applications to pipefitting. They are also able to properly identify and master hand tools, power tools, and equipment, including equipment for rigging and their procedures. Essential Duties: • Pipefitting Safety – work safely around the hazards associated with the Pipefitting field. • Pipefitting Tools – use hand, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools in a safe manner. • Construction Math - Demonstrates a level of competency in construction math as required in trade practice, including fractions, decimals, geometry, use of formulae, and trigonometry. • Drawing and Detail Sheets – Identify parts and types of drawings and interpret drawing indexes and line lists. • Advanced Blueprint Reading – Correctly identify piping arrangement drawings. Read and correctly interpret GPS coordinates, control points, elevations, P&ID’s plan views and section views. Identify isometric drawings. • Identifying and Installing Valves – correctly identify the purpose of valves, including those that start, stop, and regulate flow and regulate direction; and identify types of valve actuators. Understand and explain how to properly store and handle valves. • Pipe Hangers and Supports – Correctly identify types of pipe hangers and supports. Identify and interpret drawings and symbols, and accurately determine placement of hangers. Competently identify, explain, install, and maintain variable and constant spring can supports. • Threaded Pipe Fabrication – Correctly identify and explain the materials used in threaded piping systems and explain types of threads. Read and interpret screwed fitting joint drawings. Calculate offsets. • Socket Weld/Butt Weld Pipe Fabrication - Correctly identify fittings and read/interpret pipe drawings. • Rigging Equipment – Safely and competently identify and use basic and special rigging procedures and equipment including chain hoists, come-alongs, jacks. • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor as needed. Qualifications: • Four (4) years minimum heavy industrial field experience as a Pipefitter. • Able to correctly execute material take offs, figure offsets, take off to fittings and rigging. • Must have locking tool box and tools necessary to perform the job. • Must be able to successfully complete all required pre-hire requirements. Physical/Site Requirements: • Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 45 pounds. • Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas. Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with age. • Work up to a 12-hour shift in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. • Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds. • PPE footwear/prescription safety glasses or eye shields required. Graywolf Integrated Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
See More Details >>Job Description 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.
See More Details >>Job Description Qualification Highlights • Must have 4+ years working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter Fabricator. • Must be able to read prints and illustrate thorough knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills. • Must have good leadership and communication skills. • Must be have experience on an industrial construction project. 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. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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.
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