Pipefitter, Warren MI

PCSI - Professional Contract Services, Inc•Warren, MI

4h•Onsite

About The Position

PCSI is seeking a Pipefitter to join its Mechanical department. This role involves installation, repairs, and maintenance of high-pressure steam, hydronic heat, chilled water, and plumbing systems across a military facility. The position requires reviewing as-built drawings, fabricating and assembling pipe, troubleshooting system issues, and testing systems to ensure safe and efficient operation while following established safety standards. The role requires formal apprenticeship training or equivalent experience and the ability to work independently in physically demanding indoor and outdoor environments. This position will report to the Mechanical Supervisor and is based at Detroit Arsenal in Warren, MI.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 3 years’ experience maintaining and repairing one or more of the following systems: chilled water, steam, hot water, or natural gas distribution systems and associated mechanical equipment.
Ability to obtain boiler operator certification and/or boiler plant qualifications required to support high-pressure steam generating equipment.
Successfully pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background check, and motor vehicle report.
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance, including a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) investigation.
Maintain valid State of Michigan driver’s license and remain insurable to operate Company vehicles.
Must stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weigh up to 24 pounds. Occasionally lift items that weigh over 25 pounds with assistance from other workers and lifting devices.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in industrial, military, government, healthcare, or campus utility plant environments preferred.
Knowledge of boiler operation, gas/fuel delivery systems, feedwater systems, condensate systems, and steam distribution networks.
Knowledge of National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, and applicable OSHA safety requirements.
Ability to use a tablet or mobile device to access, update, and complete work orders, inspections, and maintenance records using Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with maintenance personnel, subcontractors, and government representatives.
Ability to read and interpret boiler operating logs and mechanical system diagrams.
Able to effectively read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boilers, pressure vessels, humidification boilers, burners, feedwater systems, condensate return systems, fuel systems, steam traps, heat exchangers, expansion tanks, pumps, and other associated mechanical equipment.
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair steam, condensate, hot water, chilled water, compressed air, natural gas, and fuel gas distribution systems, including piping, valves, regulators, meters, and associated equipment.
Diagnose and repair chilled water systems, including piping leaks, flow restrictions, balancing issues, control valves, pumps, and other system performance deficiencies.
Perform seasonal startup, operational monitoring, shutdown, testing, repair, and replacement of safety valves, relief valves, control valves, condensate receivers, expansion joints, pumps, and associated piping components.
Maintain high-pressure steam systems in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and manufacturer requirements.
Record operating data, maintenance activities, equipment deficiencies, and corrective actions in maintenance management systems.
Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings (ISOs), material takeoffs, field sketches, and specifications.
Follow established safety practices and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergency service calls as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.