Plumber/Pipefitter Master

Louisiana State University

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fast-paced, highly visible, advanced Journeyman position that requires superior technical knowledge of all facets of plumbing systems and related fixtures and components. The area of responsibility assigned to this position includes more than 150 major buildings, including multi-story critical research facilities, spread over several hundred acres and encompassing more than 8,500,000 square feet of floor space.

Requirements

Three years of experience or training in pipefitting, steam fitting, or plumbing.
One year of the required experience for the minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience.
Valid driver's license.
Must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Repair, troubleshoot, modify and maintain utility systems including high/low pressure steam, high/low pressure condensate, fire protection mains, sanitary sewer, compressed air, chilled water supply/return, domestic hot/cold water, storm water, and heating water supply/return.
Fabricate, install, and repair different piping materials including cast iron, steel, copper, plastic (pvc, pe, hdpe, etc.) to above and below ground systems including tunnel installations.
Troubleshoot system blockages for sewer and drainage piping and operate high pressure water, blast cleaning equipment to restore proper flow characteristics.
Install piping systems from complex drawings and specifications requiring knowledge of fabrication and assembly techniques of copper, cast iron, plastic, steel materials.
Install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on pressure regulators, pressure gauges, steam traps, safety relief valves, flow meters, thermal expansion joints, check valves and block valves.
Perform multiple trade skills related to plumbing such as thermal insulation, welding, soldering, excavation, shoring and backfilling, underground pipe coatings, and cathodic protection.
Operate natural gas leak detectors, underground pipe locators, welding machines and trackhoe/backhoe.
Prepare material and purchase requisitions.