Embarking on a career as a pipefitter in Lake Charles, LA typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience and classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally last four to five years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550, translating to about $1,183 per week. In Lake Charles, the average weekly wage for pipefitters is $1,200, with experienced professionals often earning over $130,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and industry platforms facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future The Pipefitter, Lake Charles Refinery works in the maintenance department of the Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex. The positions are straight day jobs, subject to occasional shift work, turnarounds, call outs and mandatory overtime. Pipefitters are responsible for the fabrication, installation, preventive maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of piping, tubing and valves. This work takes place in all areas of the refinery, outside exposed to the weather elements and to blowing air, heat, noise and vibration. The refinery processes involve hazardous and volatile materials under high temperatures and pressures. The work may take place at heights on vessels and towers and/or in confined spaces. This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the required qualifications of the position, a link to complete the assessment will be emailed to you immediately after your completed application is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email. The assessment must be completed within 7 days of your application date OR prior to the job posting expiration date (May 5, 2025), whichever is earlier. If you last took a Phillips 66 assessment in 2023 or prior, you must retake the assessment for this position. Your assessment results will be valid for one year. Responsibilities May Include: • Installation, removal and repair of piping, tubing and systems connection • Repairing flange leaks, including tightening, inspecting or replacing bolts, flanges, and gaskets • Installing pipe, including flanges, unions, joints, gaskets, nozzles, valves, etc • Blinding pipes, vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, etc • Bend, cut and thread piping and tubing • Prepare schematic drawings, isometric sketches, reports to reflect activities and job status • Perform basic rigging • Coordinate work of others as needed including contractors • Assuring compliance with all Company policies and procedures and training requirements • Repair and test all types of exchangers Required Qualifications: • Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions • High School Diploma or GED equivalent • Valid driver's license • 3 or more years of experience as a journeyman level Pipefitter in an oil refinery, chemical process or similar facility • Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic • Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to: • Lift up to 50 pounds • Climb up to 285 feet in height • Work near large, hot, high-speed machines • Work in enclosed spaces, such as tanks and silos • Work overtime • Work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and heat • Work outside in harsh weather conditions • Maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven) • Wear air supplied full face respirator for extended periods of time • Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (including but not limited to items such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection, fall protection) • Work around chemicals, including acids and bases, that may be under high pressure Preferred Qualifications: • Completion of an apprenticeship, certification (e.g., NCCER) or associate degree program in pipefitting or related studies • Good oral and written communication skills pertaining to documenting inspection and repair information • Ability to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, work permits and instruction manuals • Proficiency in computer usage basics including e-mail, Windows navigation, SAP • Ability to read and understand P&ID’s • Knowledge of exchangers and towers • Ability to determine and identify various alloy materials • Knowledge and maintenance of fired heaters The Lake Charles Refinery is located in Westlake, Louisiana. Refinery facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrocracking, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. Facilities also include a specialty coker and calciner. The refinery processes a mixture of light to heavy, low- and high sulfur and low- and high-acid crude oils. It receives domestic, Canadian and other foreign crude oil through truck, pipeline, marine transportation and terminals, including the Beaumont and Clifton Ridge terminals and the Bayou Bridge Pipeline. Lake Charles produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include off-road diesel, home heating oil, feedstock for our Excel Paralubes joint venture, specialty graphite petroleum coke and petroleum coke. Refined products are distributed in the southeastern and eastern United States by truck, rail car, barge or pipelines and exported to Latin America and West Africa. Total Rewards At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include: • Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus • 8% 401k company match • Cash Balance Account pension • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP • Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards. Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence. Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com. To be considered In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of May 5, 2025. Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
See More Details >>Looking for a commercial/ industrial Journeyman Pipefitter in Kinder, LA. Responsible for the layout, assembly, installation, and repair of piping systems. Installs these systems according to specifications and appropriate trade and building codes. These systems may consist of pipes, fittings, piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for heating, cooling, gas, steam, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems. Job Description • Select type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications. • Inspect worksites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes will not cause structural weakness. • Plan sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers. • Assemble and install a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic. • Join piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints. • Secure pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools. • Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping. • Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks. • Weld Requirements • Must have 3+ years of experience with pipefitting in Mechanical and HVAC Industry. • High School Diploma or GED Required. • Trained and qualified to operate machinery such as scissor lifts, aerial lifts, forklifts, etc. • Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy. • Be familiar with cutting, bending, and welding tools and techniques. • Possess a working knowledge of the system or systems being installed, be able to interpret plans and specifications; and visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings. • Journeyman should have completed an apprenticeship or have four years of training experience in the practical installation of related systems and the usage of tools and equipment required for installation.
See More Details >>Pipefitters – Refinery Maintenance – Competitive Wages – Westlake, LA Phillips 66 is seeking experienced Pipefitters for its Lake Charles Refinery in Westlake, LA. The position entails fabrication, repair, and maintenance of piping systems across the facility, often in elevated or confined environments. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of journeyman-level experience in a refinery or chemical processing plant and be ready to meet physical and safety demands in a dynamic industrial setting. Perks & benefits: • Competitive Wages • Annual VCIP Bonus • 8% 401k Match + Pension • Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance • HSA Contributions and Well-being Incentives What you’ll need: • Legal U.S. work authorization • High school diploma or GED • Valid driver’s license • 3+ years journeyman-level pipefitting experience • Willingness to meet physical, environmental, and PPE standards • Ability to obtain a TWIC What will make you stand out: • NCCER certification or completed apprenticeship • SAP proficiency and P&ID literacy • Knowledge of exchangers, towers, and fired heaters • Familiarity with refinery piping alloys and schematics
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