Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is currently seeking industrial Pipefitter Apprentices.
Position Summary
Industrial Pipefitter Apprentices will assist journeyman in performing the following activities but are not limited to: assist in installing pipe spools with butt welded, socket welded, or flanged ends, and threaded piping. Assist with layouts of piping systems inclusive of flanges, supports, valves, gauges, hangers, and angles.
Qualification Highlights:
•Must be able to meet all physical requirements
•Must have experience working on industrial construction projects
•Must be willing to follow all safety rules and regulations
•Must have all required tools
•Must be able to regularly and reliably show up at the assigned job site
•Must meet all safety and security requirements at the assigned job site
•Must be willing to travel away from home for work assignments
Position Responsibilities:
•Identify all tools required for tasks
•Identify safety risks and precautions required to eliminate those risks
•Assist journeyman Pipefitters with mechanical construction or maintenance tasks
•Enroll in apprenticeship program that will teach the core values of Richard craftsmanship, receive direct journeyman/mentor training, and attend classroom training for construction concepts
•Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional job duties while not performing primary craft duties (be a Team player)
Required Qualifications:
•No minimum education requirements, but must have a willingness to learn and work productively
•NCCER Basic completed and accredited
•Must apply for government ironworker apprentice certification
•Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
•Must be able to compute basic arithmetic functions, measure, mark, and cut equipment or materials to specifications
•Must have reliable transportation
•Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime with little or no notification
•Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional duties while not performing primary craft duties
•Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations
•Must follow all company and site rules and regulations
•Must have required tools
•Ability to work with others - Team player
•Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
•Commitment to Richard values, safety rules, and regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
•Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) former employee from a Reduction of Force (ROF)
•Previous experience in an industrial environment
Candidate Possession of Required Tools:
•Tool Box or Personal Gang Box with Lock
•1 - Canvas Bolt Bag with zipper close top
•1 - Screwdriver (Flat Head)
•1 - Screwdriver (Phillips Head)
•1 - 3lb to 4lb Ball Peen Hammer
•1 - Combination Open/Box End Wrenches (7/8", 15/16", 1 - 1/16", 1 - 1/8", 1-1 1/4")
Physical Requirements:
•Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting
•Will talk and hear in order to communicate effectively
•Able to use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, and push or pull objects such as materials, controls, and tools
•Will be required to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight
•Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms and man lifts
•May occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements
•Capable of work at heights up to 300 feet utilizing proper fall protection devices
•Will use vision abilities to focus, see short distances, see colors, possess depth perception and peripheral vision
•Must be capable or working outdoors in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
•Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, safety vests, gloves, steel toe/safety toe boots, and masks/respirators
RCI is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.
RCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Email: Recruiting.RCI@RichardEPC.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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