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The Stronghold CompaniesPosted 42 months ago

STG - PIPEFITTER

On-siteLa Porte, Texas, United States

Full TimeMedium

Job Summary

Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, and industrial processing systems. Inspect, examine, and test installed systems using pressure gauges and hydrostatic testing, while planning layouts and measuring pipes for cutting and threading. Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, and fittings via welding, brazing, and threading, and safely operate power tools, manlifts, and forklifts. Demonstrate knowledge of safe rigging practices, crane hand signals, and oxyacetylene flame cutting, including performing blinding, tray repairs, and bolt torque. Maintain poise under time constraints and adverse conditions in a petrochemical/refinery environment, requiring work at heights, in confined spaces, and with exposure to noise and hazardous chemicals. This project-based role involves extensive travel throughout the U.S. with overnight stays, common overtime, and requires a Class A driver's license and clean MVR.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 4-5 years' prior work experience in related industry
  • Knowledge of all QA/QC requirements for blinds and mechanical work
  • Working knowledge on the set up and operation of all company owned equipment such as hand tools, power tools, hydraulic torque tools and their required maintenance and inspection requirements
  • Strong math and science skills
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to occasionally lift more than 51 pounds
  • Must be able to work in confined spaces
  • Must be able to work at heights
  • Must be able to climb ladders and stairways
  • Must be able to work off platforms
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, walk, climb, squat, reach, kneel, push/pull, stand, sit, hand strength and dexterity
  • Must be able to verbally communicate alarms or warnings clearly, concisely, loudly, and quickly
  • Must be able to clearly and quickly hear or otherwise sense alarms or warning and take appropriate action
  • Must maintain equilibrium to prevent falling when moving, walking, standing, kneeling or crouching
  • Must be able to move about on hands and feet
  • Must be able to bend body downward and forward bending leg and spine
  • Must be able to see and distinguish colors
  • Must be able to visually distinguish shapes and patterns
  • Must be able to accurately sense distances (depth perception)
  • Must be able to accurately see objects and detect motion and wide angles (peripheral vision)
  • Must possess foot agility and dexterity
  • Must be able to grasp, grip and/or apply pressure to an object
  • Must be able to lift, raise or lower objects in a vertical direction
  • Must be able to move objects backwards, forward, in or out in a horizontal direction
  • Must be able to pull, exert a steady backward, downward, upward, or outward force against an object
  • Must be able to reach, extend the hand (s) and/or arm(s) in any direction
  • Must be able to see, read, write, and understand communication including directions, instructions, and warning signs
  • Must be able to pass all required drug/alcohol testing
  • Must be able to pass background requirements
  • Must be able to work in a petrochemical/ refinery environment
  • Must be able to wear protecting hearing equipment
  • Must be able to use a respirator
  • Must be fit tested for the various respirators used
  • Must be able to successfully pass a pulmonary function test (PFT)
  • Must be able to work in cold working conditions during winter months
  • Must be able to work in hot working conditions during the summer months
  • Must be able to handle exposure to noise
  • Must be able to handle exposure to hazardous chemicals
  • Must be able to work in emergency situations
  • Must be able to work overtime
  • Must be able to work variable/ project dependent days and hours
  • Must be able to work as a project- based position
  • Must be able to attend and complete trainings as required by the Company and client

Desired Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in related industry
  • TWIC
  • NCCER certification
  • Basic Plus training
  • Confined Space training
  • OSHA 10/30
  • First Aid and CPR trained
  • Class 'A' driver's license
  • Clean MVR

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