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Pipefitter
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 63 days ago
About the Role
The Pipefitter plans and lays out the work to be performed on a task such as the ordering of material to install or replace piping to compressor systems for medical air and vacuum systems. The tasks assigned are more complex in nature and require a broad knowledge of equipment and systems; a broad practical knowledge of the pipefitting and plumbing trades; and an extensive knowledge of steam fitting.
What You'll Do
- →Duties of the Pipefitter include but are not limited to: Repair piping or associated equipment to complex systems (i.e. domestic water systems, hydronic systems, medical/surgical gas and vacuum systems, control air systems, dental evacuation system, centrifugal chillers, and reciprocating chillers).
- →Disassemble complex devices to determine proper operation and make internal repairs to diaphragms, seats, spring actuators, and flow control devices (i.e. back flow preventors, solenoids, and fire suppression devices).
- →Program computer operated systems such as the lawn sprinkler system, fuel oil systems, etc.
- →Interpret drawings, specifications, schematics, operator and parts manuals, etc. of varying degrees of complexity for complete systems.
- →Prepare requests for parts, materials, tools and services as needed to carry out work assignments.
- →Size, layout and integrate systems associated with the operation of the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system.
- →Use shop mathematics to determine the sizing of pipes and connections required.
- →Perform pipe welding to systems that operate at high pressure and high temperatures.
- →Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and installations on contaminated drain systems associated with highly infectious and radioactive wastes.
- →Troubleshoot the entire steam distribution system, chilled water, heating water, dual temp, domestic water, secondary water, medical gas (Nitrogen, Nitrous Oxide, Oxygen, Medical Air), medical vacuum, natural gas, to determine why partial flow or no pressure to various points is present.
- →Operate equipment such as threading machines, welding machines, cutting torches, auger machines, sewer cleaning machines, pipe cutting machines, ultrasonic testers, etc.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD70138A Physical Requirements: The duties of this position require physical exertion involving lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying object of varying weight, sizes and shapes.
- →Physical effort is exerted in walking, running, climbing, crawling, and bending.
- →Strain related to lack of movement such as standing in place, crouching, or stooping for extended periods of time.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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