Welding, Plumbing, and Pipefitting Support Services

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Welding, Plumbing, and Pipefitting Support Services to support our government customer located in Fort Detrick, Maryland.
The technicians shall maintain methodological proficiency in Welding, Plumbing, and Pipefitting. Personnel will work with mechanical equipment, engineering principles, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and heating systems, medical gas systems, reverse osmosis systems, animal watering systems, clean steam generators, LN2, NFPA Class D Breathing Air, chemical disinfectant showers and bio-containment systems.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply practical knowledge and expertise with engineering solutions in resolving technical problems real-time in both an industrial environment and in bio-containment laboratories.
• Independently plan the work and lay out the needed placement, routing, and slope of the system, utilizing blueprints, sketches, or specifications as available; determines proper kind and size of needed parts and completes the installation or repairs. After completing the work, tests the system for satisfactory performance, making any adjustments necessary.
• Apply principles of various high pressure piping systems, clean steam generator, humidifiers and equipment are installed and operate; must understand operation of devices such as relief valves, check valves, pneumatic operated pressure regulators, and pilot operated pressure regulators, electronic operated pressure regulators and expansion joints are installed and operate; must have the ability to plan, layout, and install equipment and systems.
• Read and apply plans and blueprints and utilize shop mathematics in laying out arcs and circles.
• Fabricate and modify animal cages, animal racks and scientific equipment; able to apply a wide range of manual welding processes such as oxyacetylene, oxyhydrogen and other industrial gases as well as knowledge of the arc processes (including inert gas-shielded ones) involving methods such as gas metal-arc, gas tungsten-arc, gas carbon-arc, plasma-arc, and atomic hydrogen welding; apply welding practices and standards on various metals and alloys such as different kinds of steel, aluminum, cast iron, stainless steel, brass, copper, bronze, magnesium, beryllium, and titanium react to different welding processes and techniques; weld metal parts and structures that may vary in size, shape, and thickness from very thin (e.g., .025 inches or less) to very thick (e.g., armor plating) requiring multiple welding passes and involving dissimilar metals such as copper to steel; and make welds that require complete penetration as well as complete fusion of base and filler metals even when welding in hard to reach places.
• Devise special jigs and fixtures to hold the parts to be welded and to use techniques such as preheating, heat sinks, and stress relieving to maintain specified dimensions and to prevent distortion or burning of the parts being welded.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains High Pressure and Low-Pressure Steam and Condensate Systems, Laboratory Sewer System and Sanitary Sewer Systems, Chilled Water Systems while utilizing welding techniques that are used in remote locations, performs bench top fabrications and works with scientific research personnel to fabricate specialized equipment and components. Works in conjunctions with the machinist during projects and repairs to protype equipment, repairs and or modifies animal holding cages. Fabricates and installs handrails, risers, and stairs to meet OSHA requirements and direct replacements. Fabricates and repairs support stands, pipe stanchions and frames for specialized systems and mechanical equipment.
• Installs and maintains supply and disposal systems and equipment, such as: sewage, water, oil separators, and gas distribution systems; eyewash stations, hydrants, hands free faucet, drinking fountains, water fixtures, lavatories, showers, mop sinks, foot pedals, mixing valves, fire sprinkler systems, water softeners, and similar systems.
• Uses and applies all applicable National, State, and Local Codes.
• Assures that work assignments, procedures, sequence, methods, and deadlines are completed on time. Overall work operations are reviewed for status and progress causes of delays and other problems.
• Perform on-site inspections as assigned, interpret blueprints for accuracy, confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement testing, reviewing operation manuals, maintenance plans and procedures, identifying critical parts, develops operational procedures, standing operating procedures and inputting data into database. Technician shall document any discrepancies and report them back to the TPOC, Facility Management Office, and COR.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• ASME IX, Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Certification, GTAW-6G
• ASME IX, Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Certification, SMAW-6G
• ASME IX, Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Certification, GMAW-6G
• Basic Quality Assurance (QA) Training for Maintenance/Construction
• OSHA-Approved Fork Lift Operator Certification
• MD: Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Certification
• Medical Gas ASSE 6010 Certification

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Analytical ability to determine the result of one system malfunction on other system; maintenance requirements on facility systems to allow for proper schedule repairs; timely immediate action necessary to correct deficiencies; programmed budget requirements to keep building maintenance IAW regulatory guidance; and sufficiently maintaining engineering and technical documents used in support of the maintenance and repair program.
• Experience fabricating and modifying equipment using a variety of welding processes.
• Experience with high- and low-pressure steam and condensate systems.
• Experience in installing and repairing sewer systems, water systems, hydrants, fountains, water fixtures, lavatories, fire sprinkler systems and similar systems.
• Ability to read and apply plans and blueprints.
• Working knowledge of all applicable National, State and Local Codes.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• General Industry OSHA Training
• Permitted Confined Space Entry Training
• Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures Training
• Fall protection training

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be eligible for and remain enrolled in the Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP)

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.
For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com
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