About This Role
This pipefitter role provides journeyman-level services for the Kansas City VA Medical Center, installing, modifying, and repairing various pressure piping systems. The work involves reading blueprints and layouts to ensure safe, leak-free, and code-compliant installations. It suits a skilled individual capable of working with diverse systems and adhering to strict safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Install, modify, and repair new and existing pressure piping systems for steam, heating, steam generators, heat exchangers, circulating pumps, water pumps, condensate and vacuum pumps, radiators, hydraulic systems, natural gas lines, flash and expansion tanks, compressed air systems, and sprinkler systems
- Read and follow blueprints, sketches, and building plans when planning and laying out piping systems
- Size and determine proper pitch, elevation, and placement of piping to ensure correct pressure, reduction, expansion, and safe operation of piping systems and related equipment
- Route piping installations and ensure installations are mechanically correct by selecting proper pipe strips, hangers, and performing routine cutting tasks
- Join, seal, and test all piping joints to ensure leak-free performance and proper system operation
- Use hand and power tools of the pipefitter trade, including pipe threaders, sewer augers, acetylene torches, drills, pipe cutters, wrenches, and other common tools, to complete installation and repair work safely and efficiently
- Ensure all work complies with VA standards, safety requirements, and established trade practices
Requirements
- Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work of this position
- Ability to inspect and interpret instructions and specifications (includes blueprint reading)
- Measurement and layout skills
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Ability to work without more than normal supervision
- Knowledgeable in OSHA and VA safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and proper material handling for industrial environments
- Extensive experience in commercial and industrial pipefitting, including installation, maintenance, and repair of complex piping systems
Nice to have:
- Ability to diagnose system issues, perform corrective actions, and coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to minimize downtime
Important Details
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
- Compressed Schedule: This position may be eligible for a Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6120 et seq. and Agency policy. Participation in CWS is voluntary, subject to supervisory approval, and may be approved after entrance on duty based on operational needs
