Temporary Pipefitter/Plumber

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

E2 Federal Services, LLC seeks a Temporary Pipefitter/Plumber to install, repair and maintain water, steam, gas, and other piping systems in field settings. You will read drawings, lay out work, cut and assemble pipe, and follow blueprints or engineering specifications to meet safety and code requirements.

Typical work is 8 hours/day, M-F with possible after-hours as needed. Candidates should have vocational training, a Journeyman level, and the ability to work safely in teams; union affiliation

Qualifications

• Completion of a vocational training school or apprenticeship program, knowledge of pipefitter/plumbing codes and regulations, and two years journeyman level experience.
• High school diploma or GED/TASC/ HiSET.
• Proficient attendance, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Proficient math, written and oral communication skills.
• Able to read schematics, diagrams, and technical documents appropriate to trade.
• Computer proficiency with CMMS, email, payroll time entry, webpage navigation, and online training.
• Work safely with minimal supervision, good understanding of safety protocols, follow written procedures and verbal instructions, perform administrative and manual work, and manage time to complete assignments.

Responsibilities

• Install or repair water, steam, gas, or other types of pipe and pipe-fittings above or below grade.
• Lay out work and measure to locate position of pipe from drawings, specifications, or work orders.
• Cut various sizes of pipe to correct lengths with hand tools, torch, or pipe cutting machines.
• Mount compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools following blueprints or engineering specifications.
• Thread pipe with stocks and dies.
• Bend pipe by hand-driven or power driven machines.
• Assemble pipe with coupling, sleeves, unions, or solder joints and fastens pipe to pipe hangers
• Make standard shop computations related to size of pipe required, and make standard tests to determine whether finished piping systems meet specifications.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures, and open clogged pipes using hand or power-driven augers and snakes.
• Install, inspect, and rebuild backflow prevention devices in accordance with Federal, State, and local codes and laws.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure timely project execution.

Skills

Math skills

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

About the Organization

E2 Federal Services, LLC is an affiliate of E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2), a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing federal base operations and infrastructure support services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

The Temporary Pipefitter/Plumber, under general direction and/or using detailed procedures and/or work instructions, performs simple and routine as well as some non-routine tasks or tests within, but not necessarily limited to, the area of pipefitting and/or plumbing repair, maintenance, and installation.

Responsibilities

• Install or repair water, steam, gas, or other types of pipe and pipe-fittings above or below grade.
• Lay out work and measure to locate position of pipe from drawings, specifications, or work orders.
• Cut various sizes of pipe to correct lengths with hand tools, torch, or pipe cutting machines.
• Mount compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools following blueprints or engineering specifications.
• Thread pipe with stocks and dies.
• Bend pipe by hand-driven or power driven machines.
• Assemble pipe with coupling, sleeves, unions, or solder joints and fastens pipe to pipe hangers
• Make standard shop computations related to size of pipe required, and make standard tests to determine whether finished piping systems meet specifications.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures, and open clogged pipes using hand or power-driven augers and snakes.
• Install, inspect, and rebuild backflow prevention devices in accordance with Federal, State, and local codes and laws.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure timely project execution.

Qualifications

• Completion of a vocational training school or apprenticeship program, knowledge of pipefitter/plumbing codes and regulations, and two years journeyman level experience.
• High school diploma or GED/TASC/ HiSET.
• Proficient attendance, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Proficient math, written and oral communication skills.
• Able to read schematics, diagrams, and technical documents appropriate to trade.
• Computer proficiency with CMMS, email, payroll time entry, webpage navigation, and online training.
• Work safely with minimal supervision, good understanding of safety protocols, follow written procedures and verbal instructions, perform administrative and manual work, and manage time to complete assignments.

Preferred Responsibilities/Requirements

• Qualified union journeyman pipefitter/plumber with five years’ experience.
• Safety training equivalent to OSHA 30.

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizen
• Possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license and demonstrate a good driving record (no significant violations such as DUI, loss of license, inability to obtain personal insurance or currently covered under a high-risk insurance policy, etc.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-placement physical examination and medical history check.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and have a clean motor vehicle report.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the IUOE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

E2 Federal Services, LLCoffers an excellent benefits package represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the IUOE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work Environment

• Most positions involve work in environments (e.g., projects, labs, outside locations, etc.) where mechanical equipment, is being installed, tested, analyzed, monitored, or operated and / or maintained. Equipment may be loud and noisy and or have exposed moving components.

Physical Demands

• Such positions may involve routine lifting up to 50 pounds, regular handling, grasping, kneeling, and
• Able to work in awkward positions for extended periods of time or in confined spaces.
• Constant use of vision and mental alertness is required.
• Use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Bending or twisting of the body
• Repetitive movements of the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, and fingers
• Climbing of ladders and scaffolds
• Kneeling, stooping, crouching, and crawling

Integrated Safety Management

• Observe and follow all corporate, federal, state and site environmental safety and health (ES&H) policies and procedures that pertain to the job classification being performed.
• Perform only those tasks in which you have the required training, competence, knowledge, skills, and abilities to prevent injury to oneself, other employees, the public, or the environment.
• Hazard and situational awareness for ES&H risks associated with the work. Perform work safely in accordance with hazard controls.
• Report all unsafe operations, and, if necessary, exercise stop-work authority in any situation posing imminent or danger.
• Must wear proper PPE as required and ensure PPE is in acceptable condition.
• Keep office space, operating area, control room, mechanical room, warehouse etc. clean and orderly.
• Attend all safety meetings and stay current with assigned required training.
• Maintain active involvement in the introduction, revision, and/or promotion of ES&H/ISM program activities.

Hours of Work

• Typical shift is 8 hours per day, M-F daylight schedule, and must be able to occasionally work after hours on nights, holidays, and weekends as needed. Schedule is determined by the company and business needs.

Local Candidates only

Yes

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Federal Services, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.