Steamfitter/Pipefitter

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

75d

About The Position

The Steamfitter/Pipefitter will perform work in all areas of pressure steam systems across the Institute, including installing, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a full range of steam, processed water, chilled water, and compressed air systems. The role involves maintenance of high- and low-pressure steam systems consisting of pressure reducing valves, traps, expansion joints, heating units, steam tables, and boilers. Responsibilities also include removing and reinstalling pumps, installing, maintaining, and servicing new and existing commercial and industrial HVAC process systems, processed water, chilled water, and compressed air systems. The position requires responding to emergency mechanical system calls and performing all installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing in accordance with applicable standards and requirements of OHSA 10 and/or established compliance requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and five-year apprenticeship.
• Five years of experience in pipefitting.
• Willingness to obtain A.S.M.E. welding certification for steel pipe.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to work from blueprints, specifications, verbal instruction, or sketches.
• Ability to work effectively and productively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to locate, diagnose, and correct defects and malfunctions on a variety of pipe systems.
• Ability to electric arc weld all piping systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to provide updates on work order status and written comments upon completion.

Nice To Haves

• Pipefitter's License.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot steam, processed water, chilled water, and compressed air systems.
• Maintain high- and low-pressure steam systems including pressure reducing valves, traps, expansion joints, heating units, steam tables, and boilers.
• Remove and reinstall pumps.
• Install, maintain, and service new and existing commercial and industrial HVAC process systems.
• Respond to emergency mechanical system calls.
• Perform installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing in accordance with applicable standards and requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees