K

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Specialty Pipefitter

Plumbing & PipefittingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous industrial pipefitting experience.
  • Hands-on experience with steam tracing and/or small-bore tubing installation in an industrial or refinery environment.
  • Experience measuring, cutting, bending, routing, and installing tubing and associated fittings.
  • Ability to read and interpret isometric drawings, piping layouts, and project specifications.
  • Knowledge of pipefitting tools, tubing tools, materials, fittings, valves, and proper installation practices.
  • Ability to accurately measure, calculate offsets, and perform field fit-up.
  • Strong understanding of industrial construction safety practices.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a field construction team.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret isometric drawings, piping layouts, blueprints, and specifications.
  • Install, assemble, maintain, and repair piping systems in an industrial facility.
  • Perform steam tracing and small-bore tubing installation, including measuring, cutting, bending, routing, supporting, and securing tubing in accordance with project specifications.
  • Install and maintain steam supply and condensate return tracing systems used to provide freeze protection and maintain process temperatures.
  • Work with tubing, fittings, valves, supports, and related components associated with steam tracing systems.
  • Identify proper routing and installation methods to avoid interference with existing piping, equipment, insulation, and other trades.
  • Perform field measurements and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit-up and installation.
  • Inspect completed work for proper alignment, supports, connections, and overall quality.
  • Follow all site safety procedures and project-specific requirements while working around operating equipment and piping systems.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance and work scheduled overtime as project needs require.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience performing steam tracing in a refinery, chemical plant, or other process-industry environment.
  • Experience installing steam supply, condensate return, and heat-tracing tubing systems.
  • Experience with small-bore stainless steel or carbon steel tubing, tube bending, compression fittings, and tubing support systems.
  • Previous experience working in an operating facility or turnaround environment.
  • Familiarity with project-specific quality requirements related to tubing and steam tracing installations.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Koch Industries

See more jobs