Pipefitter

About the role

Lays out, installs, maintains, and repairs all types of piping systems for maintenance, tank and new construction.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a culture of engagement, respect, collaboration and teamwork. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its Core Values
• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Receives and understands instructions and prints regarding work assignment
• Interprets drawings and sketches. Plans detail of working procedure and selects materials in accordance with engineering standards
• Lays out work; calculates dimensions; makes sketches of piping systems when needed
• Sets up and operates bending, threading and cutoff equipment and uses hand tools or torch to shape, prepare and fabricate pipe for work to be done
• Tests, inspects, dismantles, repairs, replaces or installs any type of high- or low-pressure piping, tubing, fittings, fixtures and parts for the installation, maintenance and repair of pipelines for air, water, steam, oils, gases, acid, caustics, etc.
• Assembles and tests a variety of piping components
• Sets up for pipe for welded or special type joints
• Fasten hangers and supports.
• Handles or makes provision for the handling of materials, equipment and tools to and from job site in shop or field in connection with work
• Makes report of work performed
• Identifies safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards
• Performs all other job-related duties as requested by supervision

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience
• A general knowledge of basic hand tools
• Must be able to pass the Pipefitter Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER certification for your craft
• Must have experience with the following tests, inspects, dismantles, repairs, replaces or installs any type of high- or low-pressure piping, tubing, fittings, fixtures and parts for the installation, maintenance and repair of pipelines for air, water, steam, oils, gases, acid, caustics, etc.
• Must have experience interpreting engineering drawings & P&ID's
• Complete Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client / Site specific training
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status within the approved drug testing program
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check
• TWIC card will be required

Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting
• Will talk and hear to communicate
• Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, controls and tools
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs
• Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300' utilizing proper fall protection
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots