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Overview

CCI Industrial Services is seeking an experienced Pipefitter to support the installation, fabrication, and maintenance of mechanical piping systems for data center projects. The ideal candidate has strong pipefitting skills, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safe and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the resources and commitment to HSE is of top priority for all employees.
  • Install, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair piping systems in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, piping layouts, isometric drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Measure, cut, thread, bend, fit, and join piping materials using appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Install piping systems supporting chilled water, condenser water, cooling systems, HVAC, and other mechanical infrastructure.
  • Perform pipe fabrication, alignment, fitting, and installation activities to meet project specifications and quality standards.
  • Assist with pressure testing, leak testing, flushing, and commissioning of piping systems.
  • Inspect completed installations to ensure proper alignment, connections, supports, and compliance with applicable requirements.
  • Identify and report defective materials, installation issues, and potential safety concerns.
  • Coordinate with plumbers, welders, HVAC technicians, mechanical contractors, and other construction personnel.
  • Follow established installation procedures, safety requirements, and quality control standards.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
  • Support troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and preventive maintenance of existing piping systems.
  • Ensure work is completed according to project schedules, specifications, and applicable industry codes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support data center construction and operations.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of experience in commercial, industrial, or mechanical pipefitting.
  • Experience installing, fabricating, or maintaining mechanical piping systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and piping specifications.
  • Working knowledge of pipe materials, fittings, valves, and installation methods.
  • Ability to safely operate common pipefitting tools and equipment.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting.
  • Experience working in data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial facilities, or large-scale commercial construction projects.
  • Experience installing chilled water, condenser water, cooling distribution, and HVAC piping systems.
  • Familiarity with data center cooling infrastructure, including chilled water systems, cooling towers, pumps, and heat exchangers.
  • Completion of a recognized pipefitting apprenticeship program or relevant trade school.
  • Relevant trade certifications, welding qualifications, or applicable state and local licenses.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety training.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance

Additional Info

  • Must be available to work either day or night shifts, based on operational needs.
  • The Pipefitter works primarily in active construction, mechanical, and data center environments.

Benefits

401k
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How this job compares in Alexandria, LA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Louisiana currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$33/hr across 34 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 Alexandria, LA

Alexandria, LA currently has 7 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across Louisiana as a whole we're tracking 157 other active welding openings from 90 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Alexandria, or widen the search to Louisiana.

CCI INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LLC currently has 2 other openings live in Louisiana, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Louisiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are TIC - The Industrial Company (8), Worley (7), and Gulf Island (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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