Maintenance Technician- Pipefitter Welder

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching up to 5%

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible Spending Accounts

Telemedicine services

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking a skilled Pipefitter/Welder to fabricate, install, maintain and repair piping systems. The role requires five years of related experience and may involve welding to join steel, copper, and plastic components.

This full-time position is based on site in Texas, with responsibilities including layout, assembly, leaks repair, and support for related hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Benefits are offered according to company policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years related Pipefitter/Welder experience.
• Welding Certificate and Journeyman Card a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems and related equipment.
• Repair leaks and plan repairs and new installations per directions.
• Perform welding to join metal parts and support piping projects.
• Install and repair supports, hangers and access components for piping.
• Assist with welding needs and maintain work area and tools.

Skills

Welding

Pipefitting

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman Welding Card a Plus

Job description

About VLS!

Waste Services

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

About VLS!

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

Waste Services

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

Railcar Services

VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.

Marine Services

VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

Job Summary

ROLE SUMMARY:

Fabricate, install, maintain, assemble and repair piping systems.

Job Duties

• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation, and following blueprints
• Maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation
• Repairs leaks in piping for steam, condensate, cooling and compressed air piping systems.
• Lays out repairs and new installations of piping, plans work according to directions.
• Performs repairs and installations of threaded, slip-joint, glued and welded pipe systems.
• Installs, maintains and repairs support systems for piping installations, including hangers, and floor mounted supports.
• Supports other maintenance functions with welding needs.
• Bends and cuts pipe, and drills holes in walls, floors, and ceilings for plumbing connections as needed.
• Connects plumbing to equipment, replaces plumbing fixtures and connections as needed.
• Bends, cuts, and threads pipe, cuts openings in walls, ceilings, and floors for pipes, and seals pipe joints with sealing compound.
• Cuts out and joins parts for worktables, benches, shelves and other furnishings.
• Clears clogged drains, and replaces plumbing fixtures.
• Operates welding machine to repair or join metal parts. i.e.. steel, copper, iron and plastic.
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment.
• Understanding and knowledge of Safety Procedures.
• General housekeeping in maintenance areas and operating areas using prescribed company procedures
• Performs other routine duties, including but not limited to, inspections and preventative
• maintenance of plumbing systems, and other facility related activities

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Welding Certificate a Plus
• Journeyman Welding Card a Plus
• Five years related\ Pipefitter/Welder experience.
• Trained on manlift, scissor lift, forklift a plus.

What's in it for you!

At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) -- Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.
• Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
• Employee Assistance Program -- 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.
• Telemedicine -- All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays!

Financial and Retirement Planning:

• 401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.
• Life and Disability Insurance -- Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.
• Voluntary Life Protection Plans -- Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.
• Rewards and Recognition Programs -- We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.
• Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
• Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.