Steamfitter Jobs in Carville, LA

A Steamfitter, also known as a Pipefitter, plays a crucial role in the construction industry by installing and repairing both high-pressure and low-pressure pipe systems used for manufacturing, heating, and cooling. Their duties include reading and interpreting blueprints, ensuring that piping systems are perfectly aligned and meet all safety standards, and maintaining and repairing systems as needed. They handle pipes that contain chemicals, steam, water, or gas. They also work on projects that involve HVAC systems, steam boilers, and power plant applications. Steamfitters are highly skilled in cutting, fitting, and welding pipes, often working in challenging conditions such as heights or confined spaces.

To become a proficient Steamfitter, one should have strong mechanical aptitude, good problem-solving skills, physical strength and stamina, and excellent attention to detail. They should also possess excellent communication skills as they often need to work as part of a team. Furthermore, certification in areas such as welding or steam fitting from a vocational school or apprenticeship program is often required. Prior job roles that can lead to a career as a steamfitter include being a Plumber's Helper, an HVAC Technician, or a Welder. These roles can help build foundational skills in understanding pipe systems, blueprint reading, and safe work practices.

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Pipefitter B Class

  • Geismar, LA (5 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Geismar, LA (5 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 1 day ago

SUMMARY Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for...

Instrument Fitter

  • Baton Rouge, LA (17 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (17 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: The Instrument Fitter is responsible for laying out, assembling, installing, or maintaining pipe systems, pipe supports, or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment for steam,...

FRP Pipefitter - St. Gabriel, LA

  • Saint Gabriel, LA (2 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Gabriel, LA (2 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Functional Requirements: Good knowledge of FRP Laminating, FRP materials ( working with different resins) Familiar with mixing ratios and skilled in composition of materials for FRP piping and tanks...

Foreman (Plumber) 1, 2 or 3

  • Carville, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Carville, LA
  • 4 days ago

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Must have either a current/active Master Plumbing or Journeyman Plumbing license. Master Plumbing License preferred....

Underground Pipefitter Superintendent

  • Baton Rouge, LA (17 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (17 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 7 days ago

Review and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and P&IDs. Plan and schedule daily and weekly work activities in coordination with other trades and disciplines....

Pipefitter 1 (EG)

  • Geismar, LA (5 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Geismar, LA (5 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 9 days ago

Install valves, hangars, supports, flanges inside piping system according to plans and applicable specifications. Perform test to ensure the quality of the pipe and the piping systems....

Travel Pipefitter Position (Per Diem)

  • Baton Rouge, LA (17 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (17 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 9 days ago

Ability to read and interpret ship piping drawings. Experience with carbon steel, CRES, and copper nickel piping. Knowledge in installing pipe hangers and reading a ruler using inches and tenths....

Pipefitter Journeyman

  • Geismar, LA (5 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Geismar, LA (5 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 10 days ago

Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for steam,...

Pipefitter Lead

  • Port Allen, LA (22 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Port Allen, LA (22 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 10 days ago

SUMMARY Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for...

Pipefitter 1

  • Geismar, LA (5 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Geismar, LA (5 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 15 days ago

Install valves, hangars, supports, flanges inside piping system according to plans and applicable specifications. Perform test to ensure the quality of the pipe and the piping systems....

Pipefitter A

  • Baton Rouge, LA (17 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (17 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 15 days ago

Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for steam,...

Pipefitter - St. Gabriel, LA

  • Saint Gabriel, LA (2 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Saint Gabriel, LA (2 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 19 days ago

The Pipefitter position lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems, fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and...

Pipefitter B

  • Baton Rouge, LA (17 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (17 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 21 days ago

SUMMARY Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for...

12K Plumber

  • Plaquemine, LA (11 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Plaquemine, LA (11 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 26 days ago

Advanced Plumbing Specialists take on more challenging projects, including training and supervising other Soldiers, and performing inspections of plumbing facilities....

Pipefitter Helper

  • Baton Rouge, LA (17 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (17 miles from Carville, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

Assist in planning, lay-out, installation, testing, and repair of all types of piping systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards....

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Highest Education Level

Steamfitters in Carville, LA offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.3%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
Associate's Degree
11.6%
Master's Degree
6.1%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

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