Maintenance Pipefitter

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a Maintenance Pipefitter to service and repair HVAC systems at the EB Groton Shipyard. The role involves working with methane exhaust systems, managing filter-change programs, and conducting inspections of electrical and fire-safety systems.

Applicants should have 5+ years in pipe-fitter maintenance and experience with cooling and heating. Weekend/holiday work and after-hours availability are expected as part of facility support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 2+ years of related technical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in pipe-fitter maintenance field.
• Experience with cooling & heating.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on building HVAC equipment.
• Maintain methane exhaust blower system and conduct PM/testing of HVAC systems.
• Lead filter change-out program and support inspections of electrical, HVAC, fire suppression/detection and other facility systems.
• Maintain chillers, cooling towers and duel-fuel boilers.
• Monitor boiler water chemistry, condensate and chilled water systems.
• Operate and monitor central utility plant via BMS and local controls; respond to malfunctions per procedures.
• Respond to building occupant complaints using BMS or local controls; monitor building lighting controls.
• Conduct building rounds and inspections of various building systems.
• Be available for weekends, holidays, and after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Pipefitter maintenance

Cooling & heating experience

Weekend/after-hours availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Maintenance Pipefitter

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-19895

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 6

Category: Maintenance

EB Groton Shipyard

Perform maintenance and repairs on all building HVAC equipment. Perform maintenance and repairs on methane exhaust blower system and planned maintenance and periodic testing of building HVAC systems including managing and implementing the filter change-out program. Support testing and inspections of various building systems including electrical, HVAC, fire suppression/detection and other facility systems, perform maintenance and repairs on chillers, cooling towers and duel-fuel boilers. Monitor and manage water chemistry in boiler water, condensate and chilled water systems. Monitor and control the operation of the central utility plant using both the building management system (BMS) and manual controls, respond to all system malfunctions and abnormal conditions in accordance with established procedures. Respond to hot and cold complaints from building occupants through use of the BMS and or local controls, monitor and control the computer-based lighting control system. Perform building rounds and inspections on various building systems. Expected to work some weekends and holidays. Be available after normal working hours and for emergent situations.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED or 2+ years of related technical experience
• 5+ years of experience in pipe-fitter maintenance field
• Experience with cooling & heating

Preferred:

• Preferred license S1,S2, OE2

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.