Pipefitter Helper 1

Assists skilled craftsmen in the performance of their craft duties by performing supportive type chores as directed by the craftsman.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NAEDUCATION:All first-class Helpers shall exhibit the competency of the 'Contren learning Series' through Level I and meet the relative S&B job description for Helpers.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:Minimum of nine (9) months as a Helper in a refinery, chemical, petrochemical, or similar plant construction or maintenance, performing the work described herein. Must read and understand safety instructions, signs and labels, be able to follow instructions, both verbally and written, and pass a craft-specific test.OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:• U.S. Citizenship requiredTYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Please use bulleted list)Primarily to assist the journeyman on all work activities.Assist in staging materials and necessary tools to execute each work activity.Assist in layout and measuring of materials for installation.Setting up oxy/acty bottles, guages, hoses, torch, etc. for fitter uses.Assisting with location of welding machines, pulling lead and grounds, moving welder tools into position to assist pipefitter.Prep fittings such as removing protective paint from weld surfaces prior to fit-up such as: tees, elbows, flanges, valves, etc.May be directed to thread piping ends for nipples or for running screwed piping.Install supports such as: u-bolts, clamps, spring hangers, angle iron, steel, etc. as directed by craftsman.May be required to assist in venting lines for hydro-testing. This could also include installation of blind flanges or slip blinds.May also assist other crafts when needed or as directed by supervision.Attend STEP meetings and supports company safety standards.Insure all necessary tools are retrieved from the tool room on a daily basis to support the days specific activity.The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day today.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to effectively, verbally communicate directions from craft supervisors and respond to questions from clients, managers and fellow workers.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Normal work environment will be construction sites within operating plants. This will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals and airborne particles.COMMUNITY OF INTERESTAll project employees may be required to serve as members of the Safety Committee.Housekeeping is done by all crafts in all areas of the projects. There is cross training in the helper groups during the course of the project. Employees in one craft may be cross trained so they can continue working in a different craft as the project continues to progress. Example carpenters to electrical helpers/ pipe helpers, Iron workers to millwrights, etc.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must work easily and skillfully with hands; lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, see well (either normally or with correction), hear well (either naturally or with correction) in order to recognize safety alarms and signals and the various sounds of danger associated with construction or maintenance projects, climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffolds, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, manuever in tight working quarters, and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions associated with refinery, chemical, or petrochemical facilities. Must be medically cleared for respirator usage. Must be able to wear properly fitting respirators.Must Constantly wear fall protection equipment, about 5 lbs., when leaving the ground to work in any area.A person’s weight and tools/equipment including clothing must comply with manufacturer’s specifications and/or restrictions related to use of ladders and/or fall protection equipment.Must be able to climb various heights.Project Manager must approve all variances based on availability of work not requiring fall protection equipment.Physical Demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job requires. Care was exercised in evaluating the strength categories, particularly in evaluating the force and physical effort a person must exert. All activities are expressed according to the following: Pipefitter Helper 1 is considered HEAVY WORK. Limits of Weights Lifted / Carried or Force ExertedRatingOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlySedentaryLightMediumHeavyVery Heavy* - 10* - 2020 - 4050 - 100100 +** - 2010 -2525 - 4050 +N/A** - 1010 - 2020 +* = Negligible weight; N/A = Not ApplicableNote: All weight is based on random samples and is not intended to be inclusive in all possible weights. HSE-02-C9999-3008 prohibits manual lifting over 40 lbs without assistance.Frequency categories are defined as follows:Rarely 0 to 1% of the timeOccasionally 1 to 33% of the timeFrequently 34 to 66% of the timeConstantly 67 to 100% of the timeWalking - ConstantlyMove about on foot.Standing - FrequentlyRemaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about. Sitting - RarelyRemaining in the normal seated position.Pushing - FrequentlyExert force upon an object so the object moves away from the force. Pulling - FrequentlyExert force upon an object so the object moves towards the force.Climbing - FrequentlyTo ascend or descend ladders or scaffolds, stairs, poles or incline surfaces.Balancing - FrequentlyMaintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, and crouching.Stooping - FrequentlyBending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.Kneeling - OccasionallyBending the legs at the knees to come to a rest on the knee or knees.Crouching - FrequentlyBending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine frequently.Crawling - OccasionallyMoving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.Reaching - FrequentlyExtending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Handling - FrequentlySeizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands (fingering not involved).Fingering - OccasionallyPicking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily rather than with the whole hand or arm in handling.Feeling - RarelyPerceive attributes and objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors and skin, particularly those on fingertips.Talking - OccasionallyExpressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.Hearing - ConstantlyPerceiving the nature of sounds by the air.Tasting/Smelling - Occasionally Distinguishing degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavor and/or odors using tongue and/or nose.Near Acuity - FrequentlyClarity of vision at 20 inches or less.Far Acuity - OccasionallyClarity of vision at 20 feet or more.Depth Perception - FrequentlyThree-dimensional vision.Accommodation - OccasionallyAdjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus.Color Vision - OccasionallyAbility to identify and distinguish colors.Field of Vision - RarelyObserve an area that can be seen up and down or right to left when eyes are fixed on a given point.NOTE: The above Job Description has been developed based upon the guidelines as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Essential functions, tasks and activities were defined through onsite analysis and confirmation from the employer. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that would be required of positions that would be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of a supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not to mention that are similar in kind or level of difficulty.

Created: 2025-11-10