Pipefitter Journeyman

Company Overview:

CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview:

Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and production and processing systems.

Responsibilities:

- Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications.

- Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions.

- Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.

- Cuts pipe using pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.

- Threads pipe using threading machine.

- Bends pipe using pipe-bending tools and machine.

- 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, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.

- Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.

- Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meter, 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.

- Welds 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.

- Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.

- May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.

- Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.

- Respiratory protection is common and may be required.

- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.

- Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

- Craft certification or relevant certification with experience

- Minimum of 6 months documented field experience at Helper 3 level in chosen craft discipline.

- Ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.

- The degree of job responsibilities and requirements may vary depending on months of experience.

- - Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

- Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

- Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

- Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.

- Make decisions based on measurable criteria.

- Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.

- Plan work and select proper tools.

- Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.Work at heights without fear

Skills and Behaviors:

Physical Requirements:

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

Standing

60%

Walking

20%

Sitting

20%

Pushing

70 ft-lb

Pulling

70 ft-lb

Climbing

F

Balancing

F

Bending

Stooping

O

Kneeling

O

Crouching

O

Crawling

O

Reaching

C

Handling

C

Fingering

F

Feeling

Vision

Hearing

Lifting (lbs)

Carrying (lbs)

0-10

0-10

10-25

10-25

25-50

25-50