Primoris Energy Services is urgently hiring advanced Pipefitters for a project in Port Arthur, Texas. The pay ranges from $32 to $33 per hour, with a schedule of 5 days a week, 10 hours each day. There’s potential for additional hours as the project progresses, offering a fantastic opportunity for overtime pay. The project is already underway and will extend into July 2025. Eligibility for Per Diem is available once the requisite criteria are met. Apply now to join a winning crew where your trade is respected, your safety is prioritized, and your career can grow! Job Description: Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping and piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial processing systems. Functional Requirements: • Selects size and type of pipe and related material and equipment according to job specifications. • Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain those holes will not cause structural weakness. • Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers. • Cuts, threads, and bends pipe. • Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe. • Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic. • Joins pipe using threaded, caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools. • Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers. • Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping. • Test piping systems for leaks. • Weld pipe supports to structural steel members. • May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions. • May operate machinery to verify repair if certified to operate. • May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of material and work pieces during installation. • Perform minor maintenance of cleaning tools and equipment. • Respiratory protection is common and may be required. • Perform other duties as required. Qualification Standards: • Two (2) or more years of experience in Pipefitting. • NCCER A or A+ Certified. • Post-offer drug/alcohol screen, physical evaluation, background check, and site-specific training. • Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace. • Job site safety requirements as required by the client (FRC certified long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.). • Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.). Physical Requirements: • Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy. • Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment, and as required by the company. • Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc. • Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.). • Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director. • Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time. • Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.) Work Environment: • Location: Industrial construction jobsite • Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: • Uneven ground level • Obstructed pathways • Work performed at low and/or high elevations • Work performed in confined areas • Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: • Predominately outdoor climate • May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather • Excessive humidity, rain, etc. • Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc. • Potential exposure to chemical substances BENEFITS: • Competitive compensation paid weekly • Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD • 401(k) with company match, vested day-one • Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP] • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off • Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends" • Legal Assistance Coverage • Award winning safety programs COMPANY OVERVIEW: Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com. Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget. EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. THIRD-PARTY AGENCY NOTICE: Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Job Description 1. Reads and understands blueprints, drawings and sketches. 2. Selects proper size and type of building materials according to the project specifications and dimensions. 3. Prepares the layout using rule, framing square, and chalk line. 4. Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials, using pencil, chalk, and marking gauge. 5. Shapes materials to prescribed measurements, using skill saws, band saws, etc. 6. Assembles cut and shaped materials by fastening them together with nails or screws. 7. Verifies the trueness of a structure using a plumb bob and carpenters level. 8. Erects shoring and installs plywood decking. 9. Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete. 10. Unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies. 11. Assists in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation. 12. Cleans tools and equipment. 13. Maintains a clean and safe work environment. 14. May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation. 15. Must be able to safely traverse uneven terrain with tools and building materials. 16. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and work above/below ground as necessary. Must have experience working at heights and a functional knowledge of proper use of fall protection equipment. 17. Performs a variety of tasks involving safe dexterous use of hand tools. 18. Safely operates power tools and equipment. 19. Must be able to climb rebar walls and cages and work at heights. 20. Must be able to walk on and work from rebar mats (narrow surfaces). 21. Must be punctual and maintain a dependable level of attendance in accordance to project work rules. 22. Other duties as assigned.
See More Details >>Location Port Arthur, United States Category Date Published 24/04/25 Status Open About you: Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector. We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage. We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Our purpose and beliefs: As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined. It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet: We PLAY BIG We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE We are built on INFINITE THINKING Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging. Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. About the job: Kent is looking for Pipe Fitters to be based in Port Arthur, TX. Skills and Responsibilities: Responsibilities: • Be a self-starter and able to work both autonomously and as part of a team. • Fabricate piping via various methods including cutting, threading, roll groove and bevelling of prespooled and stick built piping to blueprints, drawings, and specifications, ensuring they fit together seamlessly. • Assemble and install various fixtures, such as valves, fittings, and hangers/pipe supports, to ensure proper functionality of the piping system. • Follow quality control systems and techniques. • Interpret engineering and detailed fabrication drawings, specifications and standards to complete tasks accurately. • Ability to mark out and measure accurately. • Demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety and the safety of your co-workers. • Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. • Maintain and care for equipment, tools, and machinery, ensuring they are in proper working condition. • Collaborate with other team members, including engineers, QA/QC inspectors, and construction management team, to achieve project goals and timelines. • Keep detailed records of work performed including, Flange Management & Fit up tags, Workpacks and Weld maps. • Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices to enhance skills and knowledge. In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development. Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: • Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, CrMo and Inconel materials. • Experience in large and small bore piping. • Be able to read and understand Isometric and P&ID Drawings. • Experience working in a greenfield or live brownfield’s environment in Oil Refineries / Petro-chemical / Power Stations / LNG, preferred. • Experience working within LOTO and Permit to Work systems. • Flange Integrity/Management experience preferred. • Hydrotesting experience preferred. Communication: • Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills. Behavior/ Core Competencies: • Able to work above ground on scaffolds and platforms and from personnel baskets and man lifts. • Climb ladders and stairs when climbing scaffolding, columns, vessels and tanks. • Function under varying temperatures and weather conditions. HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. Details about the role: Location: Port Arthur, TX Relocation required: No Travel required: Per project requirements. Contract type: N/A Experience level: 5+ years
See More Details >>Becoming a pipefitter in Port Arthur, TX, typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom instruction over four to five years. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Port Arthur earn an average of $892.83 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and industry platforms facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a financially rewarding career in a high-demand trade.
