Specialty Pipefitter/Rigger – Full-time

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Website Koch Business Solutions, LP

Job Overview: Specialty Pipefitter/Rigger (Full-Time)

Koch Specialty Plant Services, LLC (KSPS), a world leader in tower and vessel services for the chemical and refining industries, has immediate openings for Specialty Pipefitter/Riggers. This role is highly technical, requiring a blend of precision piping fabrication and heavy industrial rigging skills.

While the listing is associated with Houston, KSPS notes openings across various locations within the U.S., making this a great fit for skilled tradespeople open to industrial project work.

Key Responsibilities & Technical Tasks

Piping Fabrication & Installation

  • Blueprint Proficiency: Read and interpret isometric drawings (ISO’s), P&ID’s, and orthographic drawings to fabricate and install piping systems without errors.

  • Precision Work: Take accurate measurements, bevel pipe (manually or by machine), and position/clamp components for welding.

  • Technical Assembly: Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, and fittings according to specifications using welding and threading techniques.

  • System Maintenance: Advanced handling of flange isolations, including blinding, opening, modification, and repair.

Rigging & Equipment Operation

  • Rigging: Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment for heavy lifts.

  • Crane Support: Perform crane signaling and flagging to assist in the extraction or installation of heavy industrial equipment.

  • Tool Operation: Proficiently use beveling machines, magnetic drills, oxygen-acetylene torches, cut-off grinders, and Saw-Zalls.

  • Specialty Extraction: Perform burner and furnace/reformer tube extraction and installation.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Qualifications

  • Experience: At least 2–3 years of journeyman-level pipefitter/rigger experience.

  • Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to identify and install piping correctly.

  • Compliance: Must have a current TWIC Card (or the ability to obtain one) and pass a background check and drug test.

  • Physicality: Must meet all physical requirements for a heavy industrial work environment.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred)

  • Senior Experience: 10+ years of journeyman experience.

  • Specialized Skills: 2–3 years of experience in furnace/reformer tube replacement or operating a tugger beam tube extractor.

  • Certifications: Successful completion of NCCER craft assessment for Pipefitting or Rigging.

  • Safety Training: Basic Plus Orientation and Confined Space Training.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay: Estimated based on market data; actual compensation is determined by individual skills, experience, and location.

  • Philosophy: Koch utilizes Principle Based Management®, rewarding individual contribution and entrepreneurial thinking.

  • Health & Wellness: Includes medical insurance and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

  • Culture: KSPS is a Military Ready and Second Chance employer, valuing diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Why Join Koch Specialty Plant Services?

KSPS is not just a service provider; they are industry leaders who “do what they say they can do.” Working here means joining a team that integrates advanced discipline and knowledge with a unique business philosophy. For a Specialty Pipefitter, this means working on some of the most complex tower and vessel revamps in the refining industry, where precision and integrity are the standard.

Application Information

Interested candidates should apply through the Koch Careers portal. Be sure to highlight your specific experience with ISO drawings and any heavy industrial construction background, as these are high-priority skills for the recruitment team.

The Company & Culture

Koch Business Solutions (KBS) serves as the essential shared-services backbone for Koch Industries, one of the world’s largest private companies. The culture is built on Principle-Based Management (PBM), an entrepreneurial philosophy that encourages employees to challenge the status quo and act like business owners. It is a high-performance, results-oriented environment where intellectual honesty and mutual benefit are core values. You’ll find a workplace that prioritizes lifelong learning and contribution-based rewards, focusing on creating value for both the organization and the individual through innovative business consulting and technical services.

The Location

Located in the energy and industrial heart of Houston, TX, the KBS office is strategically positioned near major Koch subsidiaries like Flint Hills Resources and Koch Engineered Solutions. Working in Houston connects you to a global center of commerce and process technology. The city’s dynamic, “can-do” spirit perfectly mirrors the Koch philosophy, offering a professional landscape that is as vast and diverse as the industries the company supports. Whether you are navigating the corporate corridors of the Energy Corridor or the Uptown district, the Houston location offers a robust mix of economic power and southern hospitality.

To apply for this job please visit www.kochinc.com.