Job Description
Assists pipefitter or performs duties in absence of pipefitter related to lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping and piping systems and supports, fixtures and equipment for industrial piping systems. This also includes carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome and PVC systems, and miscellaneous clean-up activities.
General Requirements
- Practice safety rules.
- Follow verbal and written instructions.
- Safe use of hand & power tools.
- Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
- Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
- Load, transport and unload material, tools, equipment and supplies.
- Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
- Must work well as part of a team.
Functional Requirements
- Assisting welders in fitting pipes.
- Helping operators lift and lay pipes.
- Knowing which tools and materials are required for specific tasks.
- Carrying out general tasks assigned by the superintendent.
- Having the opportunity for advancement based on demonstrated knowledge and work ethic.
- The possibility of additional work beyond the current project.
Qualification Standards
- One (1) to four (4) years of experience in Pipefitter Helping.
- Written pre-employment qualification test.
- Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
- New Hire Orientation Quiz
- Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
- Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
- Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).
Physical Requirements
- Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
- Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
- Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
- Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
- Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
- Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.
Work Environment
- Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
- Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:
- Uneven ground level
- Obstructed pathways
- Work performed at low and/or high elevations
- Work performed in confined areas
- Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:
- Predominately outdoor climate
- May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
- Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
- Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
- Potential exposure to chemical substances
Work Environment
- Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
- Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:
- Uneven ground level
- Obstructed pathways
- Work performed at low and/or high elevations
- Work performed in confined areas
- Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:
- Predominately outdoor climate
- May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
- Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
- Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
- Potential exposure to chemical substances
Company Overview
Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.
Primoris Water & Mechanical is comprised of two groups with offices throughout Florida, North Carolina and Texas. Our Mechanical group serves the niche market of installing underground hydronic piping (chilled water, hot water, steam, and condensate) systems. We service a wide variety of Universities, Hospitals, and Private Companies across Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding areas. We have built a reputation as a high risk excavation specialist as sophisticated shoring systems are often necessary to allow the installation hydronic systems around existing utilities and buildings. Additionally, we also assist owners, engineers, and general contractors with value engineering hydronic system designs to ensure that they have both economical and efficient systems. Our Water group constructs water, wastewater, and reclaimed water treatment facilities throughout Florida and Texas with offices in Manatee, Lee, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties in Florida as well as Houston, TX. We have been in business for over 30 years delivering construction and rehabilitation projects of water and wastewater treatment facilities through Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build and Construction Management at Risk contracts.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Third-Party Agency Notice
Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either
domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the
use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any
agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner
with a current executed agreement.
