Pipefitter Helper III

MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $2 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities, building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants, solar, wind, and thermal energy plants, buildings, and infrastructure. Within the CE&I group, the MasTec Industrial sector includes sister companies Casey Industrial, Phoenix Industrial, and Wanzek Industrial. This collective industrial group is a merit shop, multi-craft industrial contractor with the ability to self-perform all major craft trades, ensuring greater safety, quality, flexibility, and economy in delivering projects. The team provides comprehensive project development, pre-construction planning, and project management to successfully meet deliverable and budgetary requirements while maintaining the highest levels of quality, safety, and value.

About the role

Assist journeyman in the planning, layout, installation, testing, and repair of all types of construction-related systems and components in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret measuring tools such as tape measures, speed squares, and framing squares to perform tasks accurately.
• Fully understand Plant North and drawing coordinates.
• Perform tasks including, but not limited to, threading, beveling, and cutting pipe.
• Use appropriate hand (e.g., wrap-around) and power tools (e.g., grinders) to fit and install all types of pipe and/or similar tubular products; have working knowledge of all types of pipe and piping systems, including butt welded, socket welded, threaded, Victaulic, grooved, glued, and fused joints.
• Assist in the following: installing valves, couplings, and other fittings; disassembling and removing damaged or worn pipe.
• Produce quality work meeting requirements of plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Closely interact with installation crews for movement of materials and equipment.
• Perform daily safety checks to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.
• Take direction from higher-skilled workers or foremen.
• Maintain basic knowledge of construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction.
• Support the project with other tasks as directed by supervision.
• Communicate with the Foreman regarding problems, material requirements, or hazards.
• Work different shifts and overtime as required.
• Work under production schedule pressure.
• Attain set standards of accuracy.
• Perform duties in a safe manner.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Experience working in one or more construction craft roles as a helper or laborer, or a combination of work experience and training, with a basic knowledge of the craft assigned.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.
• Actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors when on-site.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Proficient in one or more craft areas.
• Ability to compute basic numbers, read scales, and use simple fractions.
• Developing knowledge in the fabrication, installation, or maintenance of construction components and systems, testing of various systems with appropriate tools, and familiarity with applicable state and federal codes.
• Must have all necessary licenses required for the area where work is performed, if applicable.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Must possess all necessary tools (see craft-specific Helper Tool List).

Physical Demands

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• Maintain physical strength and stamina; use arms, hands, and legs fully.
• Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
• Perform tasks repetitively and continuously for several-hour intervals.
• Work in uncontrolled environmental conditions with constant changes in weather and site conditions, including moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, and vests.
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• Work at heights and abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards and see details in objects or drawings, recognizing slight differences in shapes and shadings.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
• Maintain good balance and work at heights.
• See well (naturally or with correction).
• Hear well (naturally or with correction).
• Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

Schedule

• Full-time position, typically scheduled to work 50 hours per week.
• Schedule is subject to project requirements.
• Travel required up to 90%. Position requires presence directly on the project site with intermittent travel to residence of record.

Pay

$28/hour, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Financial Wellbeing:
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
  • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).
• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount.
  • Discounted National Gym Membership Network.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
• Planning for the Unexpected:
  • Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
  • Group legal plan.
• Subsistence - based on company policy if residence of record is 60 miles or greater from the project site.