Pipefitter

Requisition Id 14429 

Overview:

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking qualified applicants for a Pipefitter job opening. In this role you will, under limited supervision, install and maintain piping, tubing and fittings associated with a variety of systems in laboratory and office buildings.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Fabrication, installation, and maintenance of piping, tubing and fittings associated with a variety of systems including by not limited to steam, condensate, vacuum, compressed air, natural gas, laboratory gases, drain, waste, vent, process, potable, chilled and fire water.

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and work from verbal instructions.

• Select the type and size of pipe or tubing for a project and measure, shape, and join the pipe or tubing according to the applicable specifications.

• Tasks may include working in confined spaces, at considerable heights, outside in inclement weather, in radiological area requiring special protective clothing and wearing a respirator.

• Inspect, diagnose malfunctions, fabricate, repair, maintain and test plumbing, heating, cooling, fire sprinkler, and other process piping systems and clear plugged sewer lines.

• May perform minor work in other trades and must be willing to work with others.

• Must have strong mechanical skills and proven abilities as a fabricator.

• Work includes all types of fabrication from intricate tubing involved in delicate research apparatuses heavy piping and associated fittings, specialties and pressure retaining assemblies.

• Off-shift and overtime work may be required.

• Must abide by the principles of Safe Conduct of Research including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and never stop learning.

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.    

Basic (or Required) Qualifications:          

• Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma and 3+ years’ of journeyman level industrial experience in the pipefitting and plumbing industry or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• A Pipefitter should be able to perform basic trade skills such as related mathematics, use of tools, make material lists, compliance with codes and regulations, and observe all safety rules.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an apprenticeship program and/or formal training programs as well as industrial experience is preferred.

• Strong trouble shooting skills as well as fabrication, installation and maintenance experience with all aspects of piping systems are a plus.

• The ability to sketch a piping or tubing layout and complete a material take off is strongly desired.

• Must be a team player with above average communications skills and be willing to work with others.  

Special Requirements: 

• Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• Q or L clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.