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Vessel Fitter (Fab Shop Maintenance)

Houston, TX • On-site

Brown & Root
Engineering Professional Services • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

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Job description

The Vessel Fitter is responsible for laying out, positioning, and fitting structural steel and pressure vessel components in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications. This role plays a key part in the fabrication of tanks, pressure vessels, and other heavy industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication blueprints, and vessel schematics.

  • Lay out and mark reference points for plates, shells, heads, nozzles, manways, and other attachments.

  • Fit and align large vessel components using chain falls, come-alongs, wedges, jacks, and measuring tools.

  • Prepare surfaces for welding, including grinding, beveling, and cleaning metal components.

  • Ensure all dimensions and tolerances comply with ASME, API, or client specifications.

  • Work closely with welders to ensure proper fit-up prior to tack or final welding.

  • Perform visual inspections to confirm alignment, squareness, and quality of fit.

  • Operate hand and power tools safely (grinders, torches, magnetic drills, plasma cutters).

  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment, following all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED (preferred)

  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in heavy steel fabrication or vessel fitting

  • Ability to read and interpret detailed fabrication drawings and welding symbols

  • Familiarity with ASME Section VIII and pressure vessel standards

  • Experience using industry-standard measuring and fitting tools

  • Strong knowledge of rigging and layout techniques

Skills & Competencies:

  • Attention to detail and precision in layout and alignment

  • Strong understanding of metal types, tolerances, and material behavior

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Physical ability to lift heavy materials and work in various positions (standing, crouching, climbing)

Work Environment:

  • Heavy industrial fabrication shop or job site environment

  • May involve exposure to loud noise, heat, fumes, and heavy equipment

  • Required use of PPE: hard hat, steel-toe boots, gloves, safety glasses, etc.

  • May require overtime, weekend shifts, or travel depending on project needs

JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
- Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
- Apply shop mathematics to solve problems
- Plan work and select proper tools.
- Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
- Work at heights without fear.
- Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.

QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Strength:
a. Standing 60% Walking 20% Sitting 20%
b. Lifting 50 lb.
Carrying 50 lb.
Pushing 70 ft-lb.
Pulling 70 ft-lb.

2. Climbing F
Balancing F

3. Stooping O
Kneeling O
Crouching O
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering F

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)F Frequently (34-66%)C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Brown & Root is a prominent player in the industrial service industry, with their headquarters nestled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US. With a substantial history dating back to 1919, the company has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive solutions to their customers, primarily in engineering, construction, maintenance, operations, and other related industrial services. Brown & Root’s core mission is echoed in their commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, integrity, and delivering high-quality services. They also take pride in their culture of continuous improvement which has yielded significant achievements such as earning a spot in the Engineering News-Record's top 400 contractors list.

Industry

Engineering professional services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Baton Rouge, LA, US

Year founded

1919

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