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About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial.

Pipefitter: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Industrial Pipefitter to join our maintenance team within a refinery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This long-term position offers stability and a consistent work schedule of 40 hours per week, with a 4-day workweek (Monday through Thursday) and occasional overtime. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience, possess NCCER certification, and demonstrate proficiency in reading and understanding Isometric Drawings.

As an Industrial Pipefitter, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and upgrading piping systems within the refinery. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, safely dismantling existing systems, accurately cutting and grinding pipes, making precise fits, and fabricating spools. You will also be involved in the installation of piping systems in various challenging environments, conducting hydro tests, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who can work independently and collaboratively with team members and clients. If you are dedicated to maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety and are ready to take on a variety of tasks in diverse conditions, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Demolition and Preparation:Safely dismantle existing piping systems as required for maintenance and upgrades.
• Cutting and Grinding:Accurately cut and grind pipes to specified measurements, ensuring precision and quality.
• Fitting and Fabrication:Make precise fits on various types of pipes, including underground, carbon, and alloy piping. Fabricate spools and verify field measurements, making necessary adjustments.
• Installation:Perform bolt-ups, bull rigging, and installation of piping systems in diverse locations such as racks, vessels, towers, and confined spaces.
• Testing:Conduct hydro tests to ensure the integrity and safety of piping systems.
• Safety and Compliance:Adhere to all safety protocols and industry standards, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Tool Management:Maintain and manage own craft tools and a locking toolbox.
• Work Environment:Capable of working in all weather conditions, at heights, and in tight or confined spaces.
• Team Collaboration:Maintain a positive attitude and work effectively with fellow employees and clients, fostering a collaborative and non-confrontational work environment.
• Flexibility:Willingness to work overtime hours and respond to call-outs as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ Field Experience as an Industrial Pipefitter
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• NCCER Pipefitter
• Own craft tools and a locking toolbox
• Self-motivated and able to work as a team or independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a positive attitude.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding ISOs and applying them to SOW
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Proficient skills in cutting, grinding, fitting, fabricating, installation of pipes & components
• Experience with bull rigging and hydro testing.
• Adherence to All Safety Policies and Procedures, with the ability to use “Stop Work Authority” when necessary.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Physical stamina to perform demanding tasks.
• Capable of standing, bending, and kneeling for extended periods
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry materials.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education: – no minimum education requirements.

Certifications/ Licenses: valid Driver's License.

Experience: – 4 years of Journeyman level experience.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

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