Pipefitter / Welder, Billings Refinery

Phillips 66 - Billings, MT

Full-time - Entry Level

Billings, MT

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About the position

The Metalworker Craftsman (Pipefitter/Welder) plays a crucial role in the maintenance department of the Billings Refinery, focusing on the fabrication, installation, preventive maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of refinery piping, tubing, valves, and structures. This position requires a strong commitment to safety and compliance with health and environmental regulations while working in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Removing and repairing high pressure piping and connection systems.
• Repairing flange leaks including tightening or replacing bolts and flanges and gaskets.
• Providing layout for fabrication and installation of piping systems including flanges, union, joints, gaskets, nozzles, etc., in accordance with design drawings.
• Fabrication and/or repair of piping, structures, vessels, etc., using various welding processes as required (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW).
• Moving materials, tools, equipment and subassemblies using trucks, forklift, wagons, carts, dollies, etc.
• Setting up work site with barriers, signs, tape or flags.
• Blinding off pipes, vessels, tanks, exchangers, etc.
• Cleaning and finishing welds using brush, grinder, chipping hammer, file, etc.
• Cleaning vessel head gaskets.
• Working in a team environment and assisting other personnel in accomplishing tasks.
• Climbing of equipment and the ability to work in confined spaces at elevated heights which is occasionally required, as is the ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Performing all duties in compliance with our Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System, applicable government regulations, industry best practices, and all other Phillips 66 policies and/or regulations.
• Reading blue prints, operating shop machinery, and performing metal layout and fabrication.
• Inspecting, testing, maintaining and operating all equipment and tools to support and maintain required skills.
• Sustaining a well-kept and orderly site in the performance of all work duties.
• Assembling rigging to lift and move equipment or material in the plant. Inspect and select cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved. Attach load to crane hook with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains. May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment.
• Perform pipefitting tasks while wearing SCBA breathing air.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
• Valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Currently hold (or able to obtain, if selected) a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card prior to employment start date.
• Ability and willingness to perform/comply with the following, with or without a reasonable accommodation: Work overtime, Work in enclosed spaces, such as tanks and silos, Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines, Climb up to 250 feet in height, Lift up to 79 pounds, Work around chemicals, including acids and bases, Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear, eye and/or fall protection), Maintain your face daily (i.e. clean shaven) so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly, Perform fire fighting duties if needed, Work outside in harsh weather conditions, Work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and heat, Read and understand written safety procedures, work procedures, work permits, and instruction manuals.

Nice-to-haves

• 3 years or more direct experience in a refinery or chemical plant environment, or related military service.
• Previous ASME B31.1 or B31.3 welder certification.
• Completion of an apprenticeship, certification (e.g. NCCER), or Associate's degree in Welding or related studies.
• Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and identify corrective actions.
• Ability to operate tools such as saws, drill press, and assembling structural metal.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Orientation toward continuous process improvement.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services