Job Description

Bechtel is hiring Journey Level Pipefitters for work in Sulphur, Louisiana. Bechtel has supported major projects across energy, infrastructure, and industrial markets for more than a century. Craft professionals are a critical part of that work, with safety, integrity, and quality at the center of the job. Project location: Sulphur, LA Pay: $33.00 - $37.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience Per diem: $85 per day worked Why work at Bechtel: This role may include access to experience and skill incentives, retention bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays, onsite career development opportunities, apprenticeships, upskilling opportunities, leadership development, and other project benefits where applicable. Responsibilities and requirements: - 5+ years of industrial construction experience as a journeyman pipefitter - Basic rigging skills - Proficient with small power tools, including die grinders and right-angle grinders - Able to read and understand piping isometric drawings - Able to read piping and instrument diagrams, preferred - 3+ years of experience in testing and commissioning piping systems - Able to plan work efficiently - Able to prepare weld joints to meet project codes and standards - Proficient in pipe layout - Able to thread pipe using a threading machine - Able to read and understand support details and drawings - May assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation - Cleans and performs minor maintenance on tools and equipment - Must be able to safely travel across uneven terrain while carrying tools and building materials - Must be able to climb vertical ladders and work at heights as needed - Must follow all safety procedures - Must understand the use of personal fall arrest systems - Must be able to access scaffold Career growth: Bechtel supports craft career development through long-term work opportunities, training, development programs, and project-based advancement opportunities. Equal opportunity statement: Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status except as authorized by law, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Requirements

  • - 5+ years of industrial construction experience as a journeyman pipefitter
  • - Basic rigging skills
  • - Proficient with small power tools, including die grinders and right-angle grinders
  • - Able to read and understand piping isometric drawings
  • - Able to read piping and instrument diagrams, preferred
  • - 3+ years of experience in testing and commissioning piping systems
  • - Able to plan work efficiently
  • - Able to prepare weld joints to meet project codes and standards
  • - Proficient in pipe layout
  • - Able to thread pipe using a threading machine
  • - Able to read and understand support details and drawings
  • - May assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation
  • - Cleans and performs minor maintenance on tools and equipment
  • - Must be able to safely travel across uneven terrain while carrying tools and building materials
  • - Must be able to climb vertical ladders and work at heights as needed
  • - Must follow all safety procedures
  • - Must understand the use of personal fall arrest systems
  • - Must be able to access scaffold