Embarking on a career as a pipefitter in Yuma, AZ, typically begins with an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically span four to five years, involving extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 89,141 pipefitters in the United States, with a projected 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. In Yuma, AZ, the average weekly wage for pipefitters is around $939, with experienced professionals often earning over $100,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and specialized training centers provide pathways to apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Lays out, installs, maintains, and repairs all types of piping systems for maintenance, tank and new construction. This opportunity is in a Fab Shop environment and production is essential. TYPICAL DUTIES: • Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its Core Values. • Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. • Receives and understands instructions and prints regarding work assignment. • Interprets drawings and sketches. Plans detail of working procedure and selects materials in accordance with engineering standards. • Lays out work; calculates dimensions; makes sketches of piping systems when needed. • Sets up and operates bending, threading and cutoff equipment and uses hand tools or torch to shape, prepare and fabricate pipe for work to be done. • Tests, inspects, dismantles, repairs, replaces or installs any type of high or low pressure piping, tubing, fittings, fixtures and parts for the installation, maintenance and repair of pipelines for air, water, steam, oils, gases, acid, caustics, etc. • Assembles and tests a variety of piping components. • Sets up for pipe for welded or special type joints. • Fastens hangers and supports. • Handles or makes provision for the handling of materials, equipment and tools to and from job site in shop or field in connection with work. • Makes report of work performed. • Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards. • Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervision. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Minimum of four (4) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience. A general knowledge of basic hand tools. Must be able to pass the Pipefitter Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER certification for your craft. Complete Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client / Site specific training. Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status within the approved drug testing program. EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets/Affirmative Action Employer We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.
See More Details >>Job Title: Natural Gas Utility Pipe Fitter/Fuser Description: Centuri Group is a leading infrastructure services company with over 110 years of history and a bright future. We partner with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the U.S. and Canada. Our team of more than 12,000 employees enables our customers to deliver electricity and natural gas safely and reliably. We are committed to sustainability and inclusivity, core values that drive our success. Your Role: You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain underground gas distribution piping systems in a safe manner, completing tasks promptly. Responsibilities: • Construct, install, and maintain piping systems, and equipment for natural gas utilities • Join piping by means of fusion, electrofusion, or mechanical coupled joints • Verify specifications by performing quality assurance tests • Load and unload equipment and materials; keep worksite clean and organized free from unnecessary hazards • Maintain all industry required Operator Qualifications • Perform other tasks as requested by leadership Requirements: • High School diploma or equivalent • 1+ years prior experience pipe fitting/fusing in gas utility industry What We Offer: • Join the largest natural gas distribution contractor in the United States • Weekly payroll • Paid, on-the-job training: natural gas distribution, utility excavation, safety • Employee Assistance program benefit • Health Insurance Plan benefit • Retirement Plan benefit Work Environment: • Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions • All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English • Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling • Work is performed within the red zone of heavy equipment • Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner Legal Requirements: • Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens • Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify • Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results • Valid drivers license with clean driving record • Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card • Join and maintain Union membership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment: This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. Centuri is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40.
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