Pipefitter Utility Distribution Operations and Maintenance Location Washington DC Capitol Power Plant
Position Summary
LAUKOA is seeking a Pipefitter to maintain and repair high pressure steam, chilled water, condensate and related piping systems at the Capitol Power Plant. This is a full time assignment during the MondayFriday day shift 600 am to 230 pm. The position is designated essential and requires 247 on call availability for critical repairs and emergency work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Install assemble troubleshoot modify repair and maintain high and low pressure piping fittings and fixtures
- Maintain high pressure steam high temperature water water storm drainage and related systems
- Install and repair condensate sewer sump and water pumps and water softeners
- Repair steam traps relief valves and control valves
- Cut thread and connect pipe using appropriate flanged sweated union bolted brazed fused glued screwed soldered or welded joints
- Use utility plans blueprints sketches manufacturer literature and specifications to size estimate install and repair piping
- Enter maintenance reports and photographs into TMA
- Maintain familiarity with the Emergency Operating Plan and support assigned emergency response activities
Minimum Qualifications
- Current valid journey level Pipefitter license in Washington DC or Maryland as required by the solicitation
- Current SteamfitterPipefitter certification from National Inspection and Testing Certification NITC or equivalent
- At least three 3 years of experience within the past five 5 years as a licensed apprentice level pipefitter in facilities of comparable complexity
- Completed vocational and technical training in plumbing maintenance and service work
Required licenses and certifications
- must be valid and current upon contract award
- Obtain and maintain tunnel entry certificates in asbestos awareness permit required confined space and heat stress prevention; maintain annual refreshers for asbestos awareness and heat stress prevention
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to identify common causes of plumbing steam and chilled water distribution failures
- Ability to understand technical drawings specifications and applicable plumbing codes
- Ability to work independently from technical documents and meet project deadlines
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel Access PowerPoint Project Outlook Teams SharePoint and the CMMS tools needed for assigned duties
- Effective listening business writing and verbal communication; ability to adapt to shifting priorities and coordinate with stakeholders
Security Requirements
- Must receive favorable United States Capitol Police screening and complete required fingerprinting photography and badging before unescorted site work
- Must satisfy employment authorization verification through E Verify and comply with site access and identification requirements
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform the essential duties and access assigned work areas with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to conduct assigned inspections or maintenance in utility tunnels and mechanical areas including hot damp low light conditions and permit required confined spaces
- Ability to follow required entry procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment
Wage Rate
Between 4179 7360 per hour includes 542 for Health & Welfare. Contingent upon award
LAUKOA is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative ActionVEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
- medical dental and vision insurance
- a 401k program with employer match
- paid vacation and sick leave
- employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- an Employee Assistance Program
- a flexible work environment
- critical illness coverage
- accident insurance
- identity theft coverage
- pet insurance
LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications external candidates will be given consideration