Pipefitter

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma City, OK, seeks a skilled pipefitter to install, maintain, and repair high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems.

The role requires building plans interpretation, layout, and compliance with safety standards, with responsibilities covering insulation, fittings, and related equipment. Responsibilities include installing and modifying utility systems, reading blueprints, and ensuring proper routing, supports, and testing.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Evidence of training or experience demonstrating plumbing and pipefitting skills.
• Compliance with safety and regulatory codes in maintenance work.
• Capable of planning, layout, and execution of pipe installations.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes knowledge of high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems for installation and repair.
• Install or modify utility supply and disposal systems, fixtures, and equipment.
• Set up routes, hangers, elevations, and pipe supports to ensure proper operation.
• Interpret building plans and blueprints; perform shop math for layouts.
• Inspect work for safety, accuracy, and adherence to standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pipefitting methods

Tool usage

Safety procedures

Reading specifications

Problem solving

Tools

Pipe wrenches

Grinders

Measuring tapes

Chalk lines

Job description

Summary

This position installs and maintains high-temperature water and high pressure piping systems - utility supply and disposal systems - fixtures - fittings/equipment - and insulating materials/properties.. This position also installs or replaces old insulation removed in conjunction with pipefitting or plumbing repair - installation or maintenance work. This position is located at the Oklahoma City VAMC.

Summary

This position installs and maintains high-temperature water and high pressure piping systems - utility supply and disposal systems - fixtures - fittings/equipment - and insulating materials/properties.. This position also installs or replaces old insulation removed in conjunction with pipefitting or plumbing repair - installation or maintenance work. This position is located at the Oklahoma City VAMC.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required - but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge - skills - and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element - which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and is eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Equipment Assembly - Installation - Repair Interpret Instructions - Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Measurement and Layout Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. - Peace Corps - AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. - professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to the following tasks: Utilizes thorough knowledge of high-temperature water and high pressure piping systems - utility supply and disposal systems - fixtures - fittings and equipment - and insulating materials/properties - the position is established to install - maintain and repair high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems
• install - modify and repair utility supply and disposal systems - fixtures - fittings - and equipment and install or replace old insulation removed in conjunction with pipefitting or plumbing repair - installation or maintenance work
• Installs/modifies and repairs new and existing high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as nitrogen - oxygen - steam heating - steam generation - hydraulic systems - steam generators - flash expansion tanks - condensate - vacuum/circulating pumps - and radiators
• Installs/modifies - and repairs systems by setting up system routes - placing and cutting route openings - placing hangers for proper pitch and elevation - determining - and installing risers - flexible branches - expansion joints - pumps - gauges - and pressure regulators in combinations needed to support system pressures and to ensure proper system operations
• Installs/modify - and repairs new and existing utility - supply - and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage - water - oil - and gas distribution systems - water closets - tubs - fire sprinkler systems - and showers
• Installs/modify - and repairs systems by locating and tapping main lines - setting up system routes - placing and cutting route openings - placing hangers for proper level and slope - and determining and installing valves - traps - and unions needed for proper system operation
• Installs equipment by completing routing and placement of systems leading to equipment - seating - hooking up - and testing equipment
• Ability to plan and lay out various plumbing system equipment installations and modifications - such as gas and water line routings - openings - slants
• location / arrangement of water closets - sinks - and fire sprinkler equipment
• Work is subject to spot check for compliance with instructions or safety checks
• supervisor checks overall work for adequacy - accuracy - appearance - and compliance with accepted trade standards - practices - and regulatory code requirements
• Plans and lays out the routing - placement - pitch - elevation - pressure reduction - expansion - and various operation piping systems and equipment
• Ability to interpret and apply building plans and blueprints
• use shop mathematics to lay out angles - arcs - and circles
• Is responsible for use and safekeeping of tools - materials - and equipment
• Skill in use of pipefitting and plumbing tools and equipment - such as sliding squares - measuring tapes - divides - chalk lines - plumb bobs - templates - star drills - grinders - flanges - hand and power tools - pipe wrenches - mercury gauges - dividers - closet augers - hydrostatic pumps - lead pots - and stapling machines
• Skill in pipefitting and plumbing trade methods and techniques - such as joint and valve sizes
• aligning pipes - valves - fittings - and joints
• installing braces and supports
• install combinations involving couplings - unions - and joints
• and wipe or pour lead joints and seating equipment
• The work is subject to spot check for compliance with instructions or safety checks
• supervisor checks overall work for adequacy - accuracy - appearance - and compliance with accepted trade standards - practices - and regulatory code requirements
• The work requires the Incumbent to plan and lay out work
• plan work sequences
• selects tools and materials or equipment
• determine work methods and techniques and accomplishes assigned task in accordance with accepted trade practices
• Independently accomplishes work assignments by interpreting information and determining nature/extent of maintenance - installation - or repair required
• Work Schedule: 7:00am- 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD12036A Physical Requirements: Work requires light to moderately heavy physical effort (10-60 lbs.) while lifting - transporting - carrying - pulling - moving - handling - or setting up ladders - scaffolding - materials - tools - and equipment
• Repairs - installations - and maintenance work require kneeling - crouching - stooping - bending - climbing - walking - and standing for long periods
• Works from ladders - scaffolds - platforms - ground level - or hard to reach places requiring climbing ladders - reaching over and under while in cramped - awkward - tiring - or uncomfortable positions
• Uses hand - eye - leg - and body coordination while performing assigned
• Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are met
• Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.