Primary Responsibilities and Key Deliverables • Plans, prepares, installs, and maintains piping and plumbing systems composed of various materials; systems may include pipes, pressure and vacuum gauges, pipeline filters, steam traps, and strainer valves. • Consults blueprints, work orders, schematics, or instructions; creates working procedures based on specifications. • Gathers equipment and materials for the job. • Welds, cuts, bends, threads, solders, and fits pipes. • Attaches pipes and piping systems to walls using brackets, bracket systems, or clamps, cuts or boreholes prior to the project. • Installs various types of insulation and pipe covering; safely removes and properly discards old coverings according to hazardous waste procedures and EPA and OSHA requirements. • Inspects pipes, testing for pressure and leaks; reports and/or resolves problems. • Coordinates with the manager to schedule machinery maintenance, repairs, and installation to minimize disruption to operations. • Comply with applicable safety and building codes, regulations, and best practices. • Maintains records, including safety logs and inspection details. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills and Competencies • Ability to read schematics and blueprints. • Ability to use various tools, including blowtorches, saws, pipe benders, and welding torches. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Minimum Education and Experience • Successful completion of a four-year apprenticeship that included classroom and on-the-job instruction in pipefitting or related field. • Valid State License. Work Environment • Tools, equipment, machinery used: Hydroblasting, Vacuum Truck, and Tank cleaning equipment. • Working conditions: Will be exposed to all weather conditions. Work on various structures and surfaces both at ground and elevated levels up to and possibly exceeding 150 ft. Work in confined spaces. Work a 12-hour shift with 30-minute lunch breaks. If requested, work overtime, and respond to emergency callouts whenever they occur. Work days, nights, and weekends. Travel to customer and other Miller sites as needed. • Physical effort required: Handling tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 150 lbs. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, crawl, bend, squat, and kneel. Must be capable of climbing towers/vessels/tanks.
See More Details >>Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Coordinate with job Superintendent/Foreman to configure pipe system layout. • Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions. • Assemble materials at job site. • Cut, thread, and hammer pipes according to pipe system specs. • Use saws and cutting torches to craft proper pipe sizes. • Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine. • Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods. • Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches. • Remove and replace worn components. • Ability to read Isometric Drawings. • Perform other duties as required.
See More Details >>Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Coordinate with job Superintendent/Foreman to configure pipe system layout. • Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions. • Assemble materials at job site. • Cut, thread, and hammer pipes according to pipe system specs. • Use saws and cutting torches to craft proper pipe sizes. • Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine. • Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods. • Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches. • Remove and replace worn components. • Ability to read Isometric Drawings. • Perform other duties as required.
See More Details >>Becoming a pipefitter in Port Lavaca, TX typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. 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 earn an average of $492 per week in Port Lavaca, with an annual overtime average of $2,559. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring pipefitters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
