Pipefitter Helper

**Position Title**: Pipefitter Helper

**Reports to**:Piping Superintendent

**Position Status**:Full Time

**FLSA Status**:Non
- Exempt

**Location**:Varies

**Work Schedule**:Standard schedule is Monday through Friday. Weekends on an as needed basis.

**Summary**:An Industrial Pipefitter Helper will assist in the assembly, layout, installation and maintenance of pipe systems on the new construction within Chemical plants, petrochemical plants, or oil and gas refineries,

**Core Job Responsibilities**
- Identify all tools required for tasks.
- Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
- Assist with preparation, fabrication, installation, and fitting of pipe to specifications.
- Assist with the installation of valves, hangers, supports, flanges inside piping system according to plans and applicable specifications.
- Assist with the testing to ensure the quality of the pipe and the piping systems.
- Assist with hoisting loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.

**Essential Skills & Qualifications**
- Must have 1-2+ years of experience working as an industrial Pipefitter Helper
- Must be able to follow instructions.
- Must meet all qualifications below. (See below).
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to meet all physical demands. (See below).
- Must have experience on an industrial construction project.
- Must have all the required tools
- Good problem-solving abilities.
- Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
- Good reading comprehension.
- Ability to work with others - team player.
- Ability to work independently - mínimal supervision.
- Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
- A commitment to H+M values and safety rules and regulations.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
- Will talk and hear to communicate.
- Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
- May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
- Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
- Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

**Tool Requirements**:Employees are required to utilize their own tools. A detailed tool list will be provided during processing.

**Environment**:

- Work in extreme heat
- Work where noise level is above 89 decibels
- Work in wetness/humidity
- Work in cramped quarters
- Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation
- Work outside

For further inquiries please call: 281-884-8565.

Pay: $22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

- Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with state laws/regulations?

**Experience**:

- Pipefitter Helper: 4 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License or State ID (required)
- TWIC Card (required)

Ability to Commute:

- La Porte, TX (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- La Porte, TX: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person