The position ofPipefitter/Plumberis located at the Hawthorne Army Depot, near the modest, west central Nevada, "High-desert, mountain-side", community of Hawthorne. Hawthorne Army Depot, known as "The Largest ammunition storage facility in the world," is centrally located near the modest community of Hawthorne, Nevada, at the base of 11,000 ft. Mt. Grant and at the south end of large and historical Walker Lake on Highway 95. We are located within a comfortable 1 to 2 hour drive of numerous communities and cities in Northern Nevada and Northern California. Interested applicants are invited to search online sites for additional information regarding the renowned Hawthorne Army Depot.
This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
Responsibilities:
Measure and mark pipes for cutting, threading and welding. Ability to use tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, benders, and welders. Reads blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water, steam and waste distribution systems. Selects and inserts precut pieces of a variety of tubing, pipes and fittings in holes. Connect tubing/piping and fittings using solder, glues, torch, to form sewer, drain, and water/steam lines.
Plan piping/tubing system layouts, installations or repairs according to specifications. Modify, clean, and maintain pipe/steam systems, units, fittings and related machines and equipment, following specifications using hand and power tools. Install, repair, maintain, and replace water/steam lines, valves, radiators, heaters, storage and condensate tanks, steam traps, control valves, fittings, expansion joints and steam pressure systems.
Remove and replace worn components. Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation or other methods. Install/recondition small steam/hot water boilers and auxiliary equipment.
Work in cooperation with other trades and laborers to ensure that all specifications, procedures and policies are met, to ensure efficient completion of any project. Provide adequate services, to ensure that all water/steam systems and waste drains are installed, repaired and maintained to meet all standards of building codes safely. Maintain record of time and materials used on jobs and complete job orders.
Work under general supervision and from oral instructions, preventive maintenance program plans, work orders, emergency calls, layout sketches, blueprints, drawings, specifications, or similar guidance. Review Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) prior to assigned duties and follow Safety Data Sheet guidelines for handling, storage, and disposal of Hazardous Materials. Work is subject to in progress and final inspections to ensure compliance with instructions and quality of workmanship.
Qualifications:
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required. Certifiable technical or trade schooling desirable.
Four (4) years apprenticeship or one (1) year as a journeyman Pipe fitter/Plumber preferred.
Must be able to obtain and maintain all certifications as required by SOC's Master Training Plan.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada driver's license. Must also be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of government security clearance as well as a clearance through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and be favorably vetted through the NCIC III System.
Must be able to perform work duties routinely, in a safe and effective manner, remaining alert and aware of potential work/safety hazards at all times, and especially alert, while performing safety sensitive duties.
