NÆXON INDUSTRIES
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Journeymen in oil and gas have their own habits, sayings and ways of surviving shutdowns, refineries and pipelines. This lighthearted list collects 100 recognizable jobsite truths.
Read article →The second half of this series separates jobsite talk from reliable pipefitting practice, with clear facts about fit-up, welding preparation, alignment, supports and installation.
Read article →Repeated jobsite advice is not always correct. Part one of this series examines common myths about pipefitting fundamentals, layout, fabrication, materials, tools and safety.
Read article →Oil and gas jobsites are full of advice that is not always accurate. These 100 myths and facts address safety, PPE, permits, gases, tools, operations and the skilled trades.
Read article →Pipe welding requires precision, procedure control and consistent technique. These 100 facts cover welding fundamentals, positions, fit-up, consumables, inspection, safety and professional habits.
Read article →Parts 9 and 10 complete the 500-fact refinery series with practical lessons about journeyman judgment, productivity, teamwork, reputation, leadership and career development.
Read article →Parts 7 and 8 explain the skilled trades that work inside refineries and the utilities and process systems they support, from piping and welding to electrical and instrumentation.
Read article →Parts 5 and 6 cover essential refinery safety practices and the planning and execution of shutdowns, turnarounds and outages.
Read article →Parts 3 and 4 cover practical pipefitting and welding knowledge used throughout refinery construction, maintenance and turnaround work.
Read article →Parts 1 and 2 begin the 500-fact refinery series with fundamentals about crude oil, products, continuous operation, distillation, equipment and major process units.
Read article →These 100 facts introduce the scale, technology, products and careers of the oil and gas industry for pipefitters, welders, operators and other industrial workers.
Read article →Veteran pipefitters often carry fewer tools because experience helps them predict the work. Reviewing prints, walking the job and selecting only what is needed saves time and physical strain.
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