Pipefitter

About This Role

Performing skilled work in the pipefitter trade, this role involves fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing various pipe systems and related equipment. The position suits a skilled pipefitter capable of working under supervision and assisting with planning and estimates.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties specific to and normally required in the pipefitter trade, following recognized procedures and techniques
• Perform work needed to fabricate, assemble, install, or repair pipe systems, pipe supports, temperature control devices, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems
• Perform associated work by utilizing oxyacetylene or electric welding processes
• Diagnose, repair, and/or overhaul refrigeration equipment (such as compressors, evaporators, condensers, pumps, cooling towers, and heat exchangers), refrigeration systems, and/or temperature control systems (such as thermostats, relays, damper motors, pneumatically operated valves, small air compressors, fiber optics, and/or direct digital control systems)
• Assist in the preparation of material orders for the purchase of equipment or repair parts
• Assist in the preparation of estimates for projected overhaul, repair, or replacement of equipment or repair parts
• Maintain records and prepare reports on repairs completed or on units requiring future special service
• Assist engineers in planning modifications and/or new installation projects
• Make assemblies or sub-assemblies thereof for installation by others
• Complete installations assembled by others
• Cut and assemble such work from sketches, diagrams, detailed drawings, or specifications
• Comply with accepted safety standards
• Assign and direct the work of apprentices
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Certificate of completion of Pipetrade apprenticeship under a registered Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training program OR
• Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Pipefitter or other Pipetrade classification with a minimum of five (5) years (60 months) of actual work in the trade, which may have included apprenticeship and/or applicable vocational training. The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by Pipefitters, Pipefitter Welders, Refrigeration Mechanics, Temperature Control Mechanics, Sprinkler Fitters, and/or Oil Burner Mechanics

Benefits

• Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)