Industrial Pipefitter: Piping & Systems Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a journeyman pipefitter for the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The role involves installing, modifying, and repairing steam, heating, pumps, hydraulics, natural gas lines, compressed air systems, and sprinkler systems.

Read blueprints to ensure safe, code-compliant piping installations. Responsibilities include planning layouts, ensuring correct pitch and placement, testing joints for leaks, and using a range of pipefitting tools.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform duties.
• No specific length of training required; provide evidence of suitable experience.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, and repairs pressure piping systems for steam, heating, generators and sprinkler systems.
• Reads blueprints and layouts to plan piping installations.
• Ensures leak-free operation and safety with proper testing and joints.
• Uses hand and power tools safely to complete installation and repair work.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Piping installation

Hydraulic systems

Safety procedures

Lockout/tagout

Tools

Pipe threaders

Sewer augers

Acetylene torches

Drills

Pipe cutters

Wrenches

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a journeyman pipefitter for the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The role involves installing, modifying, and repairing steam, heating, pumps, hydraulics, natural gas lines, compressed air systems, and sprinkler systems.

Read blueprints to ensure safe, code-compliant piping installations. Responsibilities include planning layouts, ensuring correct pitch and placement, testing joints for leaks, and using a range of pipefitting tools.