Maintenance Pipe Fitter - Big West Oil, LLC

The pipe fitter is responsible for the maintenance and construction of small-bore piping, exchanger work, valve work, etc. throughout the refinery, with a focus on long term reliability.   Duties include, but are not limited to;

• Ability to fabricate and install small bore piping.
• Works with external contractors, as necessary.
• Installs and repairs of structural equipment.
• Perform basic maintenance on filters and exchangers.
• Primary focus on safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, P&IDs, and procedure manuals.
• Strong collaborative skills working with peers and management.
• Ability to maintain all aspects of the refinery.

Preferred skills and knowledge

• Ability to bend and install tubing
• Ability to repair exchangers, valves, sight glasses
• Ability to clean and replace filters and strainers
• Ability to clean and repair burners
• Ability to work inside reactors, towers and drums

Physical Requirements

• This position requires an individual to have the ability to negotiate in, on, and around piping at both grade level and above grade elevations.
• Requires the ability to navigate vertical ladders and spiral tank stairs to reach work areas.
• This position on occasion requires the ability to enter confined spaces through 24" diameter man ways.
• Position requires the physical ability to utilize air purifying respirators and SCBA's.
• A tolerance for scents common to fuels and asphalt loading operations is required as well as those of construction and maintenance related activities such as welding, painting and tank cleaning
• The ability to lift 100 lbs.