Pipefitter

RQ Construction•Norfolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

RQ Construction is looking to hire commercial Pipefitters to join their self-perform team for ongoing work on Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. All work is to be performed on the military base and is paid the required Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, specific to the Naval Station Norfolk military base. Pipefitters will be responsible for the assembly, installation, and planning of all piping systems on an active construction site, ensuring that work is done in accordance with relevant codes. Work involves technical application of pipefitting principles. This is all to be done using the appropriate equipment and implementing the required safety practices in support of RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
4 or more years (or equivalent) field or trade work experience as a journeyman-level pipefitter in a commercial or facilities operations setting.
Mechanical Pipe Installation
Deep underground experience
Start-up and Energizing Experience (Boilers, Chillers)
Current Welding certificate.
Evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
Successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base.

Nice To Haves

Government, military, or large commercial construction experience preferred.
Valid Pipefitter license or journeyman card is preferred.
CPR, First Aid, and OSHA-10 preferred but training can be provided.
Brazing or HDPE experience.

Responsibilities

Assembly, installation, and planning of all piping systems on an active construction site.
Ensuring work is done in accordance with relevant codes.
Technical application of pipefitting principles.
Using appropriate equipment and implementing required safety practices.