Pipefitter Helper - Primoris Energy Services

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

• Previous experience as a Pipefitter Helper or in a similar construction role preferred


• Basic knowledge of piping systems (steam, condensate, chilled water a plus)


• Ability to assist with reading blueprints or isometric drawings (not required but a plus)


• Experience working in industrial or construction environments preferred


• Willingness to learn, follow directions, and grow within the trade

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

• Uneven ground level


• Obstructed pathways


• Work performed at low and/or high elevations


• Work performed in confined areas


• 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

Benefits: 

• Competitive compensation paid weekly


• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD


• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one


• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"


• Legal Assistance Coverage


• Award winning safety programs

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 Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.