Job Title: Facilities Plumber / Pipefitter

Job Summary

The Facilities Plumber / Pipefitter is responsible for installing maintaining troubleshooting repairing and modifying facility and process piping systems that support plant operations. This role ensures the safe reliable and efficient operation of plumbing utility and mechanical systems including domestic water sanitary sewer stormwater steam compressed air natural gas and process piping. The position works closely with maintenance engineering contractors and operations teams to minimize downtime and maintain compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Install inspect maintain and repair plumbing and piping systems including valves fittings fixtures pumps and related equipment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on domestic water sanitary sewer storm drainage steam condensate compressed air natural gas and process piping systems.
• Diagnose and repair leaks clogs pressure issues equipment failures and system malfunctions.
• Read and interpret blueprints plumbing schematics P&IDs isometric drawings and technical specifications.
• Fabricate cut thread bend assemble and install piping using carbon steel stainless steel copper PVC CPVC PEX and other piping materials.
• Perform pipe fitting soldering brazing grooving and welding activities as required and qualified.
• Install and maintain plumbing fixtures water heaters backflow preventers pumps drains and related facility equipment.
• Support facility renovations equipment installations shutdowns and emergency repairs.
• Conduct inspections to identify potential issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with plumbing codes OSHA regulations environmental requirements and company safety policies.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) confined space hot work and other safety procedures.
• Coordinate work with contractors vendors and other maintenance trades.
• Maintain accurate work orders maintenance records and inspection documentation.
• Keep work areas clean organized and safe.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Plumbing or Pipefitter apprenticeship program journeyman license or equivalent experience preferred.
• 35 years of industrial commercial institutional or manufacturing facility plumbing/pipefitting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems piping systems materials and installation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings blueprints and specifications.
• Experience with pipe fabrication welding brazing and soldering preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes safety standards and maintenance procedures.
• Valid drivers license may be required.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting aptitude.
• Working knowledge of plumbing pipefitting and utility distribution systems.
• Attention to detail with a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond to emergency situations.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds climb ladders kneel crouch and work in confined spaces.

Working Conditions

• Industrial manufacturing commercial or institutional facility environment.
• Exposure to varying temperatures noise moisture chemicals and outdoor weather conditions.
• Work may be performed at heights in confined spaces or around operating equipment.
• May require overtime weekend work shift coverage and on-call availability for emergency repairs.