Pipefitter, Warren MI

PCSI is a non-profit organization and federal contractor providing support services to hospitals, military bases, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. We integrate veterans and other people with disabilities into meaningful, customer-facing jobs with competitive wages and benefits under the AbilityOne federal initiative.

About the role

This position is part of a 5-person plumbing/pipefitting shop executing facility operations & maintenance (O&M) and repair contract at Detroit Arsenal in Warren, MI. The role reports to the Mechanical Supervisor and involves maintaining systems across 55 buildings totaling nearly two million square feet and 170 acres of roads and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Install, 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 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.

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.
• Experience working in industrial, military, government, healthcare, or campus utility plant environments preferred.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Work is done inside and outside, often in dirty, dusty, and greasy environments with frequent exposure to uncomfortable heat conditions.
• Repairs and installations may require working from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places above 12 feet.
• Must stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 24 pounds; occasionally lifts items over 25 pounds with assistance from other workers and lifting devices.

Pay

$52.25 per hour plus Health & Welfare (union shop).

Benefits

• Full benefits, including paid federal holidays off.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.