Journeyman Pipefitter - Construction

Job Summary

The Journeyman Pipefitter is responsible for laying out, assembling, installing, testing, and repairing piping systems on commercial and industrial construction projects. Working under the direction of a Foreman, Leadman, or Supervisor, this role ensures piping systems are installed according to contract documents, specifications, applicable codes, safety standards, and best trade practices. Systems may include chilled water, heating water, steam, gas, refrigeration, condensate, condenser water, and industrial process piping.

Essential Duties

• Read and interpret contract drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and isometric plans to plan installation sequences and material needs.
• Lay out, fit, and install pipe, offsets, bends, radiuses, hangers, valves, and fittings.
• Assemble piping systems using mechanical connections, flanges, ProPress, soldering, brazing, grooving, threading, fusion welding, and tack welding (as applicable).
• Cut, bevel, ream, groove, thread, and prep piping materials using hand tools, power tools, torches, and pipe fabrication equipment.
• Perform material takeoffs and assist with proper staging and coordination of materials.
• Install sleeves, leave-outs, roof and wall penetrations.
• Perform pipe testing, flushing, and inspections per project requirements (water, air, hydrostatic).
• Support installation and maintenance of HVAC-related piping systems, including refrigeration and condenser piping.
• Coordinate work with other trades and assist plumbers, pipefitter/welders, HVAC, or sheet metal teams when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; follow all company, jobsite, and OSHA safety policies.
• Participate in Pre-Task Safety Planning (PTSP), toolbox talks, and 6S safety practices.
• Provide informal guidance and support to apprentices or less experienced pipefitters.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on project needs.

Minimum Requirements

• 4+ years of construction pipefitting experience.
• Appropriate equipment certifications.
• OSHA training preferred.
• Ability to operate scissor lifts, aerial lifts, forklifts (preferred).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical or trade school training preferred.

Grow Your Career with TDIndustries

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions-from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built - and shared - by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity - never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.