Mechanical Journeyman (Pipe / Ironworker)

Position:          Pipefitter – Iron Worker Journeyman

Company:        Loenbro Industrial Services      

Reports To:      Superintendent/Project Manager  

Location:          Lead, SD

Do you want to work for an industry leading, growing, diversified employer who believes in acting, doing what we say, leading by example, doing the right thing, and practicing stewardship? Loenbro is a leader in the industrial services space who strives to be more than just a contractor to our customer, but a business partner who provides superior quality and service. This is your opportunity to work for a great employer who puts employees and their customers first.

We have worked hard to build and maintain our reputation and are looking for hard-working, conscientious, and motivated individuals to join our team. We encourage you to visit our website at www.loenbro.com to learn more about our organization and who we are.

We are seeking experienced, skilled pipefitters to join our growing team. In this position you will be responsible for planning and installing all piping systems for our construction project/sites as assigned. You should have ample experience in welding, joining, and installing a variety of piping systems, as well as installing manual and electric safety valves. 

Job Duties:

• Configure pipe systems blueprint and plan piping systems layouts.


• Ensure all steam, water, chemicals, or other liquids are turned off before working on the piping system.


• Precisely cut, bend, and weld metals such as carbon and stainless steel.


• Clean and clear debris and hazardous materials from pipes as needed.


• Install piping or tubing segments securely with welding or other equipment.


• Thread, weld, solder piping together.


• Consult with job site management for hole placements in walls and bulkheads.


• Ensure pipe sizes, hangers, supports, and joint needs for accurate flow.


• Cut and alter the piping to ensure the correct sizes.


• Perform trial runs and tests on pipe systems.


• Repair and reinforce broken, cracked, or inadequate systems or pipes.


• Ironworkers are responsible for the layout, installation, assembly and steel erection components in accordance with blueprint plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.


• Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.


• Unloads and positions prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.


• Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Three years’ experience as a pipefitter or pipefitter apprenticeship preferred.


• High school degree or equivalent educational experience; vocational school or trade apprenticeship required.


• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.


• Must meet all state license requirements.


• Accurate and precise attention to detail.


• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building code regulations regarding piping systems


• OSHA 10

Potential Hazards:

• Outside most of the time.


• Potential exposure to extreme cold and hot temperatures


• Manufacturing, pipeline, and refining environment


• Fit and move in confined spaces including tanks and vessels.


• Limited working surfaces


• Exposure to noise above 85 decibels and intense odors


• Climbing up and down stairs and ladders to both get in and out of trenches and up to elevated platforms (scaffolding at significant heights)


• Lifting necessary equipment and materials 1-50 pounds, 50% of the time monthly for required tasks


• Potential or Periodic amounts of time for the following:


• If driving is required, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurability is required. All drivers are subject to a DMV background records search. 

Essential Requirements:

• Walking on uneven terrain, with an average of two miles per day


• Standing


• Sit, stoop, crawl, and kneel.


• Use of respirator if position requires.


• Driving if required to travel.

Benefits

• Personal Time Off (PTO).


• Health Benefits: All employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.


• 401(k) Retirement: The Company provides a 100% match of the first 4% of employees’ contribution each year, to the plan. Eligibility is immediately following 90 days of employment.

We are “Leading the Change” in the Energy Services Industry. Our growth and successes have not changed who we are. We live our core values every day.

WE TAKE ACTION
WE DO WHAT WE SAY
WE LEAD BY EXAMPLE
WE DO THE RIGHT THING
WE PRACTICE STEWARDSHIP

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer