Underground Pipefitter - Primoris Water & Mechanical

Primoris Water & Mechanical need Underground Ductile Iron Pipefitters for two projects in Hollywood and Boca Raton, Florida.
Job Description:
Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping and piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial processing systems.
General Requirements:

• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Safe use of hand & power tools.
• Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
• Must work well as part of a team.
• Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
• Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.
• Load, transport and unload material, tools, equipment and supplies.

Functional Requirements:

• Selects size and type of pipe and related material and equipment according to job specifications.
• Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
• Cuts, threads and bends pipe.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass and plastic.
• Joins pipe using threaded, caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers.
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping.
• Test piping systems for leaks.
• Weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
• May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions.
• May operate machinery to verify repair if certified to operate.
• May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
• Perform minor maintenance of cleaning tools and equipment.
• Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualification Standards:

• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level).
• Written pre-employment qualification test.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• New Hire Orientation Quiz
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).

Physical Requirements:

• Must comply with company's drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
• Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

Work Environment:

• Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:
  
  • Uneven ground level
  • Obstructed pathways
  • Work performed at low and/or high elevations
  • Work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:
  
  • Predominately outdoor climate
  • May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
  • Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
  • Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
  • Potential exposure to chemical substances

Company Overview:
Primoris Industrial & Civil is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.
EEO Statement:

• We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice:

• Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either, domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.