Pipefitter

Beyond New Horizons; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Continuing education assistance

401K with employer matching

Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting Pipefitter opening at Arnold AFB, TN. You will work as part of an integrated team supporting USAF Test Operations and Sustainment efforts and must be available for any shift as priorities change.

The role involves troubleshooting and repairing high‑pressure piping systems from blueprints, with tasks including welding and fabrication. Active security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of professional pipefitting experience.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English to comprehend technical manuals, safety protocols, and procedures.
• Pre-employment Welding Test per ASME Section IX requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain an active security clearance and access to AEDC networks.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for government contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Locate and position pipes and fittings.
• Measure and cut pipes.
• Cut threads with pipe dies and stocks.
• Fabricate complex piping for various fluids and gases.
• Install, modify, repair, and maintain piping and sprinkler systems.
• Install valves and make flange, bell, and spigot connections.
• Wear PPE as directed by policy.
• Assist with welding and related duties as required.

Skills

Pipefitting experience

English proficiency

Security clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Ability to obtain clearance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pipefitter

Job Title: Pipefitter

Location: Arnold AFB TN

Function/Branch: O & M/Propulsion (Test Ops)

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Craft

Pay Type: A21

Grade: A21

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $39.88 - $44.31/ per hour

Open to external candidates.

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Pipefitter, supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB in Tullahoma, TN. The Pipefitter will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for [e.g. operating and maintaining or supporting] the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

The selected candidate for this requisition must be available to work any shift, and shift determination will be made based on the priority of work at the time the selected candidate is cleared to report to work.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be under general supervision and from blueprints, drawings, or sketches, perform troubleshooting and repair of high-pressure and complex piping systems. Sets up and operates all tools and equipment common to trade.

Supplementary Functions: Participation in functional specific safety training

Job Duties

• Locates and positions pipes and fittings
• Measures and cuts pipes
• Cut threads with pipe dies and stocks
• Fabricates complex pipe work of all types
• Installs, modifies, repairs, and maintains piping system and sprinkler system for carrying air, gas, steam, water, sewage, drainage, oil, fuels, and other liquids or gases.
• Makes flange, bell and spigot, screw, and ring connections
• Installs valves
• When minor repairs or alternations are made, paints, coats, insulates, or waterproofs pipe
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
• Performs burning and tack welding and other duties as required

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in pipefitting, which may include completed years in a certified pipefitting or welding apprenticeship program.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English to comprehend technical manuals, safety protocols, and emergency procedures on an active industrial facility.
• Pre-employment Welding Test: Must be able to successfully complete and maintain Welder Performance Qualification tests in accordance with ASME Section IX. 2-3/4" diameter x 5/8" thick carbon steel pipe. 1/8" GTAW (ER70S-2) open butt root, remainder SMAW (E7018). Position 6G.
• All test coupons will be evaluated by radiography in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
• S. Citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance requirements and the necessity to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic and/or Advanced Rigging Training
• Active Secret clearance

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Vacation and Sick Leave along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering and Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC's rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC's Towards New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC's capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

Join our Team!

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work at location Tennessee: Arnold Air Force, TN.

A21: $39.88 - $44.31/ per hour at Arnold Air Force Base, TN.

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.