Full-Time

Instrument Fitter

Updated on 9/4/2026

Gulf Island Fabrication

Gulf Island Fabrication

201-500 employees

Fabricates complex steel structures and modules

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Houston, TX, USA

Hybrid

Travel to field assignments is expected 10–25% of the time.

Bachelor's

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience as an Instrumentation and Electrical Technician or in a related field.
  • Willingness to travel 10–25% of the time for field assignments.
  • Ability to capture and retain information meticulously.
  • Ability to perform analytical and detail-oriented work.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and explain issues clearly to the team.
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and record-keeping software.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Ability to pass a background check.
  • Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and working in varied shop and outdoor environmental conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Read and understand engineered drawings.
  • Complete material takeoffs for project materials.
  • Apply knowledge of electrical circuits when assisting with electrical integration and other areas.
  • Bend, run, and test tubing installations.
  • Run tubing from sample systems to analyzers and headers.
  • Build sample systems.
  • Install Dekoron, mount analyzers, sample systems, and other instruments.
  • Maintain safe work practices.
  • Maintain quality work practices and final product quality.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid TWIC card.
  • Safety Essentials and site-specific certifications or classes.
  • Experience using standard hand tools.
Gulf Island Fabrication

Gulf Island Fabrication

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Gulf Island Fabrication builds complex steel structures and modules for the industrial and energy sectors. Its process includes designing, fabricating, and assembling steel components into modular units, then on-site installation, testing, and commissioning, followed by repair and maintenance services. It differentiates itself by offering integrated, end-to-end solutions—from engineering and fabrication to field services and staffing—across facilities in The Woodlands, TX, and Houma, LA. Its goal is to be a trusted partner that delivers complete fabrication and support for large energy and industrial projects.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1985

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • IES closed the $192 million purchase on January 16, 2026, removing takeover uncertainty.
  • Gulf Island’s fabrication campus expands IES capacity for data-center and utility work.
  • The ENGlobal asset purchase broadened automation, engineering, and government-services revenue before closing.

What critics are saying

  • IES can rationalize Houma capacity during 2026, eliminating Gulf Island roles.
  • Louisiana WARN notices flagged up to 227 layoffs if project bids fail by June 2025.
  • Heath v. Gulf Island and legacy shipyard liabilities keep legal and reserve pressure alive.

What makes Gulf Island Fabrication unique

  • Houma’s 450,000-square-foot campus gives IES Gulf Island’s heavy-fabrication capacity.
  • Gulf Island brings specialty services for generator enclosures, power distribution, and structural buildings.
  • Its craft workforce fits IES Infrastructure Solutions, mixing fabrication with engineered electrical products.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Earned Wage Access

Company News

StockTitan
Jan 16th, 2026
IES Holdings Completes Acquisition of Gulf Island Fabrication

IES Holdings completes acquisition of Gulf Island Fabrication. Rhea-AI summary. IES Holdings (NASDAQ: IESC) completed its acquisition of Gulf Island Fabrication effective Jan 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM CT, folding Gulf Island into IES's Infrastructure Solutions segment. The deal paid $12 per share in cash, representing an aggregate equity value of $192 million and an enterprise value of $152 million, which includes approximately $40 million of cash on Gulf Island's balance sheet. Gulf Island adds a 450,000-square-foot Houma, Louisiana fabrication and operations campus and specialty services to expand IES's capacity for generator enclosures, power distribution equipment and structural buildings. * Acquisition price of $12 per share with aggregate equity value of $192M * Adds enterprise value of $152M including $40M cash * Adds a 450,000-square-foot fabrication and operations campus in Houma, LA * Expands Infrastructure Solutions capacity for generator enclosures and power products * Broadens service offerings with Gulf Island's craft workforce and specialty services Key figures. Acquisition price per share: $12 per share Aggregate equity value: $192 million Enterprise value: $152 million +5 more Peers on argus. IESC gained 3.09% while peers were mixed: DY +1.67%, KBR, PRIM +5.39%, but ROAD... Market pulse summary. This announcement confirms the closing of IES Holdings' acquisition of Gulf Island Fabrication for $...

MarketWatch
Nov 10th, 2025
IES Holdings to Acquire Gulf Island Fabrication for $192M

IES Holdings, which designs and installs electrical and technology systems, agreed to acquire steel fabricator Gulf Island Fabrication for $12 a share in cash, or $192 million in aggregate equity value.

StockTitan
Nov 7th, 2025
IES Holdings Acquires Gulf Island for $192M

IES Holdings (NASDAQ: IESC) will acquire Gulf Island Fabrication (NASDAQ: GIFI) for $12.00 per share, totaling approximately $192 million. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close by March 31, 2026, pending Gulf Island shareholder approval and regulatory clearances. The acquisition includes a 450,000 sq ft fabrication campus in Houma, LA, enhancing IES's capabilities in data centers and U.S. infrastructure. Gulf Island will not hold its Q3 2025 earnings call due to the transaction.

GlobeNewswire
May 6th, 2025
Gulf Island Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFI) (“Gulf Island” or the “Company”), a leading steel fabricator and service provider to the industrial and energy sectors, today announced its results for the first quarter 2025. FIRST QUARTER 2025 SUMMARY Consolidated revenue of $40.3 millionConsolidated net income of $3.8 million; Consolidated EBITDA of $4.5 millionServices division operating income of $1.6 million; EBITDA of $2.1 millionFabrication division operating income of $3.8 million; EBITDA of $4.5 millionEntered into agreement in April to acquire certain assets of ENGlobal Corporation (“ENG”) relating to its automation, engineering and government services businesses See “Non-GAAP Measures” below for the Company’s definition of EBITDA and reconciliations of the relevant amounts to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY “The strategic actions we have undertaken in recent years enabled us to deliver solid first quarter results, despite growing macroeconomic uncertainty,” said Richard Heo, Gulf Island’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We benefited from our small-scale fabrication business, which offset the impact of capital spending reductions by our Services offshore customers.” “As we look to the remainder of 2025, the market outlook has become more difficult to forecast due to the macroeconomic uncertainty, including trade policies,” continued Heo. “While we are well-positioned in our fabrication business and remain optimistic regarding the long-term outlook for our end-markets, we are experiencing extended decision cycles