Position Summary:
Successful candidates will be expected to progress through the Pascagoula Formal Maintenance Training Program within 3 years of their hire date to become competent and skilled in all aspects of the Fabrication craft. Experienced candidates have the potential for early completion of the training program (in as little as (15) fifteen months). This will be based on demonstrated competency witnessed and approved by the Team Leader and a formal test out process. Trainees who successfully test out will receive pay increases that reflect these advanced steps as they progress through the training program. Both written and hands on skill assessments are required to progress through the advanced training. All candidates will be required to successfully demonstrate the ability to climb heights up to 200 feet and satisfy confined space entry testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform basic rigging and crane signaling techniques for heavy lifting equipment and be able to operate stationary and mobile lifting equipment and devices.
- Ability to read and understand basic piping isometrics and equipment drawings conducive of fabricating piping or repairing equipment in both a field and shop environment.
- Successful candidates will typically work a 4×10 dayshift work schedule. Typical shifts are Monday – Thursday but can vary based on business needs. Shift work and overtime are often required. The position can also be called out after normal work hours as needed.
- Perform basic pipe fitting and welding techniques.
- Perform basic boiler maker duties including isolation, and repair of columns, drums, exchangers, furnaces, piping systems and structural support systems.
- Performing other incidental craft work, e.g., fabrication, machinery, etc. in order to complete job.
- Organizing, planning, and executing daily work assignments.
- Work associated with this position typically involves working outdoors year-round.
- Working with other functional departments such as Reliability, Operations, and Engineering on a daily basis.
- Following routine duties, safe work practices and demonstrating safe work behaviors.
- Perform basic structural fitting and welding techniques.
Required Education & Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years industrial experience in pipe welding or pipe fitting.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- 2 years’ work experience (military service is considered work experience) or completed an accredited trade/vocational program.
- Must have valid TWIC card or the ability to obtain a TWIC card
- Industrial HVAC experience such as centrifugal chillers, process cooling, building automation systems, or package DX units.
- Relevant pipe welding or pipefitter trade school endorsed by the Central Gulf Industrial Alliance (CGIA), military or formalized training program graduate.
- Successful completion of an Internship with the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery as a Fabrication Intern or formalized apprenticeship training program.
- Basic computer skills
- A valid Driver’s License