Maintenance Technician- Pipefitter Welder

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC•Deer Park, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America. Waste Services VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration. Railcar Services VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance. Marine Services VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Five years related Pipefitter/Welder experience.

Nice To Haves

Welding Certificate a Plus
Journeyman Welding Card a Plus
Trained on manlift, scissor lift, forklift a plus.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, install, maintain, assemble and repair piping systems.
Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation, and following blueprints.
Maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation.
Repairs leaks in piping for steam, condensate, cooling and compressed air piping systems.
Lays out repairs and new installations of piping, plans work according to directions.
Performs repairs and installations of threaded, slip-joint, glued and welded pipe systems.
Installs, maintains and repairs support systems for piping installations, including hangers, and floor mounted supports.
Supports other maintenance functions with welding needs.
Bends and cuts pipe, and drills holes in walls, floors, and ceilings for plumbing connections as needed.
Connects plumbing to equipment, replaces plumbing fixtures and connections as needed.
Bends, cuts, and threads pipe, cuts openings in walls, ceilings, and floors for pipes, and seals pipe joints with sealing compound.
Cuts out and joins parts for worktables, benches, shelves and other furnishings.
Clears clogged drains, and replaces plumbing fixtures.
Operates welding machine to repair or join metal parts. i.e.. steel, copper, iron and plastic.
Cleans work area, tools, and equipment.
Understanding and knowledge of Safety Procedures.
General housekeeping in maintenance areas and operating areas using prescribed company procedures.
Performs other routine duties, including but not limited to, inspections and preventative maintenance of plumbing systems, and other facility related activities.