Senior Pipe Fitter

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Pipefitter position will work under direct supervision of the job site Foreman. They are responsible for installing VRFs, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, VAVs pumps and associated piping.

This position shall incorporate the Fidelity Mechanical Services' Vision and Business Strategy by providing "Proactive World Class Service" to the markets served, based on Profitability, Credibility, Employee Base Environment, Customer Service and Quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Install steel and grooved pipe.
• Install copper solder, press and brazed pipe.
• Install PVC pipe.
• Install balancing/isolation valves, strainers, gauges etc.
• Install gas piping, threaded and press.
• This is a non-exempt position. Working more than 40 hours a week qualifies as overtime and must be preapproved by your supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

The employee must be available to work various shifts as scheduled and must work 40 hours each week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

A Pipe Fitter must be capable of performing the following physical activities:

• Lifting carrying and climbing up to a 20" foot ladder. (20 or more times a day)
• Being able to balance and perform work while on the ladder. (Throughout the day)
• Being able to support the weight of pipes and hangers while on the ladder. (Throughout the day)
• Being able to reach overhead to make connections and work with equipment.
• Working on Power or Scissors Lift with attached Safety Harness (Throughout the day)
• Working on Rooftops up to six stories high (Periodically)

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• 8-10 years working as a Pipe Fitter or Pipe Fitter Apprentice in the HVAC Industry.
• Valid driver's license

About Us:

Fidelity Mechanical Services is the premier provider of HVAC/Mechanical design, installation, and service in the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide precision end-to-end Mechanical and Energy Solutions for some of the nation's leading developers, property managers, mission-critical facilities, and Fortune 500 companies.


For over 75 years, our mission has been to create high-performance buildings by applying the latest in energy efficiency technologies and to deliver Proactive, World-Class Service.