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## PipefitterApplylocations: Projects - TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R1210Take your next step with Saulsbury Industries!**Pipefitter Journey**Location: Pecos, TXType: Full Time **General Information/Job Summary**Under direction, the pipefitter performs work involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of process facilities and systems, high pressure steam pipes and fittings, pumps, boilers and furnaces, steam heating auxiliary equipment and steam operated equipment; works with various machine and hand tools common to the trade; may prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with accepted trade practices; may be called on to do routine welding; takes the lead over and gives suitable assignments to those assigned as helpers; does related work as required.Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping, piping systems, and equipment for steam, hot water, cooling, lubricating, and industrial processing systems. Apply knowledge of system operation, building plans, and work drawings in performing tasks. Usually work with large pipes that are frequently secured by means of flanges (rim or collar) and/or welding.**Responsibilities/Competencies*** Uses basic knowledge of regulations and requirements. Determines methods and materials needed to accomplish assigned tasks.* Prepares and/or works from sketches, plans, specifications, and roughing-in sheets in accord with approved trade practices. Interprets graphic symbols on piping drawings.* Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation, and following blueprints.* Installs and repairs piping systems using flanged, screwed, bell and spigot, compression, and soldered joints.* Perform lockout and tag procedures to secure and deactivate equipment, and check local points to ensure proper lockout procedures are used.* Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness.* Bends pipe, using pipe bending tools and pipe bending machine. Cuts pipe, using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine. Threads pipe by hand or by power driven equipment.* Dismantles equipment or devices to gain access to and remove defective parts or components. Enters safe vessels, towers, and columns for installation and maintenance of trays and cleaning.* Perform miscellaneous tasks that require manually moving materials, tools, and equipment and using hand tools and power tools.* Performs work area clean-up and safety-related duties.* Completes paperwork documenting repair and maintenance activities. Gives suitable assignments to helpers.* Works in association with all crafts (electrician, welder, carpenter, or painter) when conditions, schedule, or workload warrants or as directed by management.* Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers, using hand tools and power tools.* Requires working in operating facilities and observing and abiding by additional safety policies and procedures.* Other duties as assigned.**Requirements*** Four (4) years of experience in work involving a variety of layout, installation, and maintenance tasks* Possess a valid drivers’ license with a good driving record.**Physical Requirements*** Manual and finger dexterity* Eye-hand coordination* Depth perception* Ability to see things clearly that are beyond arm’s reach (far visual acuity)* Ability to see small details.* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.* Ability to climb 30-foot ladders without resting.* Ability to maintain balance on catwalks and narrow workspaces.* Ability to stand for extended periods of time.* Ability to reach above head while sitting or standing* Ability to reach below knees while standing.* Ability to stoop or kneel.* Ability to work 50 or more hours each week.**Cognitive Requirements*** On a continual basis, promotes an awareness of environmental, health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment and ensures compliance with all accompany policies.* Ability to follow appropriate safety procedures to make safety checks and conduct safety meetings.* Reading comprehension skills to understand work orders, written instructions, technical manuals, safety procedures, and parts catalogs* Mathematical skill to perform basic calculations.* Oral communication skills for routine and technical information exchange with coworkers, supervisors, or other personnel* Skill in using hand signals.* Ability to evaluate work conditions and quality, and to make decisions regarding course of actions (decision making)* Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.**Temperament Attributes*** Interpersonal skills to cooperate with co-workers, supervisors, and members of other crafts.* Ability to work under time pressure.* Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations.* Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.* Ability to understand, remember, and conduct oral and written directions.* Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work.* Responds to request to work overtime when conditions warrant and directed by management.**Work Environment**Employees in this position must be able to perform under the following conditions:* Awkward or confining workspaces* High places* Out-of-door environment* Noisy Environment* Dirty Environment* Air contamination (dust, fumes, etc.)*Saulsbury is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status.* #J-18808-Ljbffr