Pipefitter Apprentice.Small Cap Construction & Mods . Indirect - Permian Basin
Wood PLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently sourcing for a Pipefitter Apprentice to join our team in Orla, Texas. You will lay out, fabricate, assemble, install and maintain 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 industrial production and processing systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Select type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications
• Inspect worksite to determine presence of obstructions
• Plan sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers
• Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine
• Threads pipe using threading machine
• Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine
• Mounts pip hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe
• Assemblies 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 brackets, clamps and hangers, using hand and power tools
• Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks
• Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies

• Six (6) to forty-two (42) months of verified experience specifically in the field of pipefitting
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems
• Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings
• Work at heights without fear
• Be capable of listening and communicating with other supervision and employees
• Be motivated and work safely and productively
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills