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Specialty Pipefitter

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Texas, Houston
Sep 15, 2026
Your Job Koch Specialty Plant Services, LLC has immediate openings for a Specialty Pipefitter for various locations within the U.S. Our Team Koch Specialty Plant Services, LLC (KSPS) is a world leader for providing tower, vessel, and mass transfer equipment services to the refining and chemical industry. We attained this leadership position by applying Principle Based Management, our unique business philosophy that combines core values with a focused business approach. Integrity, compliance and customer focus are paramount to our success and KSPS' industry leading position as a specialty tower, vessel and mass transfer internals service provider has been solidified in the marketplace because, quite simply, ''we do what we say we can do''. There are many ways to define value. For KSPS, meeting our commitments and exceeding customer expectations are key measures when it comes to quantifying the true value of a deliverable. Unlike anyone else, KSPS has the ability to integrate people, experience, discipline, knowledge, and our unique principle based management business philosophy to deliver the best value proposition in the industry. What You Will Do 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. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) 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. What Will Put You Ahead 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 At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS) provides code welding work related to repair, revamp, replacement and field fabrication of towers and vessels, piping and specialty welding, mass transfer equipment installation, inspection and professional project services. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).