Pipefitter - MWH

About the role

MWH Constructors, a global leader in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater facilities, is currently seeking an experienced Pipefitter to support a critical wastewater treatment plant construction project in Austin, Texas. MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure.

MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services and a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction services and safety practices, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the MWH safety program.
• Coordinate with mechanical superintendent to configure pipe system layout.
• Select proper pipes, hangers, and other hydraulic cylinders.
• Assemble materials at job site.
• Select type and size of pipe.
• Cut, thread, and hammer pipes according to pipe system specs.
• Use saws and cutting torches to craft proper sizes.
• Secure pipes to walls and fixtures using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
• Secure pipes to tanks.
• Set Process Equipment (pumps, mixers, heat exchangers).
• Repair and maintain pipe systems and components.
• Resolve problems such as obstructions or holes.
• Remove water from flooded manholes or basements.
• Repair cracks and leaks.
• Interprets plans, blueprints, and sketches of proposed structures in terms of the relevant specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with flanged pipe and fittings.
• Previous work includes HDPE, Ductile, PVC and copper pipe.
• Maintains a constant drive to achieve production outputs in order to meet targets.
• Required to communicate information, ideas, directions, with the capability to perform the task or project discussed.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and with utmost regard to safety.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required.
• If requested, the applicant shall furnish a written statement from a medical doctor that he/she has had a physical examination in connection with the application and are physically fit to perform the work.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
• Employee Referral Program