Plumber Apprentice

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, waters and drainage systems in support of plant construction and maintenance activities according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Requirements

Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select proper tools.
Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.

Nice To Haves

Preferred minimum of 6 months documented field experience in chosen craft discipline.
Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation.

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains.
Assembles pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using screws, bolts, solder, plastic solvent, and caulking.
Studies building plans and inspects structure to determine required materials and equipment and sequence of pipe installations
Cuts opening in structures to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.
Locates and marks position of pipe installations and passage holes in structures, using measuring instruments, such as ruler and level.
Cuts, threads, and bends pipe to required angle, using pipe cutters, pipe threading machine, and pipe bending machine.
Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Directs workers engaged in pipe cutting and preassembly and installation of plumbing systems and components.
Reads and interprets instructions and documentation and plans work activities.
Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites
Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines.
Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities.
Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures.
Performs other duties and activities as directed
Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties as required.