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Overview

The Pipefitter Journeyman is responsible for selecting and installing various types of pipes and related materials, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project specifications. Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, providing solutions in energy and materials markets across 45 countries.

Responsibilities

  • Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment according to job specifications.
  • Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions.
  • Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
  • Cuts pipe using various tools including hacksaw and pipe cutter.
  • Threads pipe using threading machine.
  • Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine.
  • Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceilings to hold pipe.
  • Assembles and installs a variety of pipes and pipe fittings using various joint methods.
  • Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers using tools.
  • Tests piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure and observing gauges.
  • Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
  • May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials during installation.
  • Performs minor maintenance and cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
  • Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
  • Uses effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Listens and communicates with supervision and employees.
  • Works safely and productively.
  • Understands and responds to all safety alerts and hazards.

Requirements

  • May be required to lift and carry items weighing no more than 50 pounds.
  • Must possess enough strength and stamina to perform technical duties.
  • Must be able to move in and around confined and uneven areas.
  • Must have full range of motion consistent with age.
  • Must be able to adequately hear and respond to voice commands and alerts.
  • Visual acuity, depth perception, and color discrimination consistent with working at heights.
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How this job compares in Baytown, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, pipefitter jobs across Texas currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$40/hr across 14 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Baytown, TX

We're tracking 66 other active welding openings in Baytown, TX right now, from 25 different employers. 13 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,230 other active welding openings from 585 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Baytown, or widen the search to Texas.

Wood currently has 2 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (28), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Midlothian at $38/hr, Irving at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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