Maintenance Technician- Pipefitter Welder

Vls-Environmental-Solutions; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

11 company-paid holidays

Telemedicine services

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician - Pipefitter Welder to fabricate, install, and maintain piping systems onsite.

The role requires reading blueprints, repairing leaks, welding, and supporting other maintenance tasks while upholding stringent safety procedures in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Five years related Pipefitter/Welder experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Welding Certificate or Journeyman Welding Card a plus.
• Trained on manlift, scissor lift, forklift a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating and industrial systems.
• Repairs leaks in piping for steam, condensate, cooling and compressed air piping systems.
• 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.
• Operates welding machine to repair or join metal parts (steel, copper, iron, plastic).
• Cleans work area, tools and equipment; adheres to safety procedures.
• Performs other routine duties including inspections and preventative maintenance of plumbing systems.
• Supports other maintenance functions with welding needs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding Certificate

Journeyman Welding Card

Tools

Lifts operation (manlift/scissor lift/forklift)

Job description

Maintenance Technician- Pipefitter Welder

#26-1775

Work Location Type

Onsite

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.

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: VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing:

• 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: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:

• 401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of