Vessel Fitter (Fab Shop Maintenance)

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC

Experience: 2+ yrs
Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

chain falls
come-alongs
wedges
jacks
measuring tools
grinders
torches
plasma cutters

About the role

The Vessel Fitter is responsible for laying out, positioning, and fitting structural steel and pressure vessel components in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications. This role plays a key part in the fabrication of tanks, pressure vessels, and other heavy industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication blueprints, and vessel schematics.
Lay out and mark reference points for plates, shells, heads, nozzles, manways, and other attachments.
Fit and align large vessel components using chain falls, come-alongs, wedges, jacks, and measuring tools.
Prepare surfaces for welding, including grinding, beveling, and cleaning metal components.
Ensure all dimensions and tolerances comply with ASME, API, or client specifications.
Work closely with welders to ensure proper fit-up prior to tack or final welding.
Perform visual inspections to confirm alignment, squareness, and quality of fit.
Operate hand and power tools safely (grinders, torches, magnetic drills, plasma cutters).
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, following all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED (preferred)
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in heavy steel fabrication or vessel fitting
Ability to read and interpret detailed fabrication drawings and welding symbols
Familiarity with ASME Section VIII and pressure vessel standards
Experience using industry-standard measuring and fitting tools
Strong knowledge of rigging and layout techniques

Skills & Competencies:

Attention to detail and precision in layout and alignment
Strong understanding of metal types, tolerances, and material behavior
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Physical ability to lift heavy materials and work in various positions (standing, crouching, climbing)

Work Environment:

Heavy industrial fabrication shop or job site environment
May involve exposure to loud noise, heat, fumes, and heavy equipment
Required use of PPE: hard hat, steel-toe boots, gloves, safety glasses, etc.
May require overtime, weekend shifts, or travel depending on project needs

About Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC

Providing engineering, construction, and maintenance services for industrial facilities.

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