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Pipe Fitters (TPT) - Port Arthur

Port Arthur, TX · On-site

$22 - $28.25/hr

Skills and Experience: * 3+ year's boilermaker experience in the fire protection, petrochemical, or oil refinery related industry preferred. * Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing ...

HF Sinclair

Field Services Coordinator

El Dorado, KS · On-site

Monitor and enforce contractor compliance to all refinery safety and environmental regulations ... Role is intended to oversee contractors performing pipefitter, boilermaker, and leak mitigation ...

HF Sinclair

Field Services Coordinator

El Dorado, KS · On-site

Monitor and enforce contractor compliance to all refinery safety and environmental regulations ... Role is intended to oversee contractors performing pipefitter, boilermaker, and leak mitigation ...

HollyFrontier

Field Services Coordinator

El Dorado, KS · On-site

Monitor and enforce contractor compliance to all refinery safety and environmental regulations ... Role is intended to oversee contractors performing pipefitter, boilermaker, and leak mitigation ...

HF Sinclair

Field Services Coordinator

El Dorado, KS · On-site

Monitor and enforce contractor compliance to all refinery safety and environmental regulations ... Role is intended to oversee contractors performing pipefitter, boilermaker, and leak mitigation ...

EMCOR Group Inc

Repcon, Inc.

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

$24.75 - $30.25/hr

Backed by a team of talented supervisors and craft professionals, we are prepared to tackle the toughest jobs for clients in the refining, chemical, petrochemical, renewables, and midstream ...

Repcon, Inc.

Boiler Maker - REPCON

Baton Rouge, LA

$24.75 - $30/hr

Backed by a team of talented supervisors and craft professionals, we are prepared to tackle the toughest jobs for clients in the refining, chemical, petrochemical, renewables, and midstream ...

Repcon, Inc.

Boiler Maker - REPCON

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site +1

$24.75 - $30/hr

Backed by a team of talented supervisors and craft professionals, we are prepared to tackle the toughest jobs for clients in the refining, chemical, petrochemical, renewables, and midstream ...

EMCOR Group Inc

Ohmstede Ltd.

Beaumont, TX · On-site

Ohmstede Ltd. is looking for a Boilermaker to perform the necessary tasks required to assist in the ... the Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Processing Industry. This position will be for the night ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for boilermaker refinery in the United States is $27.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Boilermaker Refinery professionals often encounter tight deadlines and complex coordination requirements during large maintenance shutdowns. They may need to work extended hours in physically demanding environments, sometimes under high-pressure situations to ensure that equipment is safely and efficiently repaired or replaced. Collaborating with other skilled trades, adhering to strict safety protocols, and adapting quickly to unexpected issues—such as discovering additional repairs—are all typical challenges. Successfully managing these factors is essential for minimizing downtime and ensuring refinery operations resume smoothly.

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Work EnvironmentConstructing, installing, and maintaining large tanks and boilers in refineriesInstalling and maintaining piping systems in refinery settings
Industry UsageCommonly employed in refinery construction and maintenanceOften working alongside boilermakers on piping and vessel installations

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Pipe Fitters (TPT) - Port Arthur

Pipe Fitters (TPT) - Port Arthur

Total Safety

Port Arthur, TX • On-site

$22 - $28.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Total Safety rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 32 rated health and safety providers

Job description

Pipe Fitters (TPT) - Port Arthur

Total Safety is seeking Pipe Fitters (NCCER preferred) with Deluge Systems/Bolt Up/Screw Pipe experience who can provide maintenance services, installation of pipe, fittings, valves, and piping systems, repairs and inspects all boiler components along with working the towers and exchangers in industrial plants and/or industrial settings to keep them in good working order.

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Essential Duties:

  • Experience in maintaining job site documentation, i.e., job time sheets, and building drawings.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and specifications used in installation activities.
  • Proficient in hand tool, power tool, and pipe fitting experience.
  • Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to forty feet, working in ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
  • Ability to work alternative shifts or weekends and to travel upon request to meet customer installation schedule.
  • Tighten and loosen bolts on flange connections and manways as per ISO drawings and work plan.
  • Assist with installation/removal of blinds as needed for pressure testing purposes.
  • Possess skilled knowledge of pipefittings, bolts, valves, etc. as required.
  • Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications.
  • Use impact wrenches, combination wrenches, and line up pins to install valves and piping spools.
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills and Experience:

  • 3+ year's boilermaker experience in the fire protection, petrochemical, or oil refinery related industry preferred.
  • Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to forty pounds.
  • Valid driver's license from state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance, satisfactory driving record required.
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background and drug/alcohol screening.
  • The ability to successfully pass plant security, drug screen (to include UA, hair follicle & breathalyzer).

Working Environment:

Industrial or shop environment. Frequently exposed to wet, humid, outside weather conditions and vibration. Works in some customer environments during later part of training. May be exposed to high pressure, chemicals, gas releases, or fire. The noise level in work environment is usually moderate.

Educational Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent education and/or experience.
  • NCCER in Pipefitting/Boilermaker (preferred)
  • Current TWIC

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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