Mechanical Piping Technician

Description

Since starting in 1983, Tapani has evolved from a single-person operation to a family-led legacy, maintaining a fun and friendly environment from the beginning. With a large team across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we now cover five diverse market sectors:
Civil Site Development, Buildings, Environmental, Transportation, and Utility Infrastructure. The consistent dedication to our core values has helped us grow, creating more opportunities for our current team and the need for new teammates.

Take a look what our current employees say about working for Tapani:
Tapani Careers

Job Purpose and Summary

The Mechanical Piping Technician performs installation, maintenance, repair, and new construction of mechanical piping systems in sewer pump stations, water pump stations, and treatment plants. Responsibilities include above ground and underground piping work, inspections, troubleshooting, collaborating with a team, and ensuring adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and construct mechanical piping systems in various facilities.
• Perform inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on existing piping systems.
• Collaborate with a team to develop and implement piping system designs.
• Interpret blueprints, technical specifications, and project plans.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations throughout all tasks.
• Document work activities, including measurements, repairs, and maintenance performed.
• Conduct pressure and flow tests to ensure proper functioning of piping systems.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery used in mechanical piping work.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Responsible for field assignments
• Communicate with Foreman to understand the plan for the day
• Ensure all tools needed for the days' work are ready and available
• Duties can include:

• • Grade layout and grade checking
  • Spotter for equipment operators, trucks
  • Level earth to fine grade specifications
  • Build forms
  • Install pipe, manholes, catch basins
  • Manual preparation and clean-up of site
  • Shovel, rake, sweep
  • Concrete work
  • Painting and sealing
  • Run plate whackers and jumping jacks
  • Assisting in building demo and clean up
  • Assist operator in keeping equipment tracks clean
  • Assist other craft workers
  • Assist with all tasks to ensure a quality project by Tapani Inc
• Responsible for maintenance of the job site
  • Install, maintain erosion control
  • Ensure all small tools and equipment are utilized correctly, maintained and kept clean on job site
  • Clean up job site at end of every shift
• Responsible for Site Safety
  • Ensure OSHA standards are personally adhered to
  • Understand the safety risk with each task and ensure proper safety methods are adhered to
  • Ensure all safety training is current
• Responsible for upholding the Integrity of Tapani Inc
  • Ensure an atmosphere of team work and utilization of each crew members abilities
  • Maintain efficiency and quality throughout the project
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification.
• Consistently at work and on time
• Always seek ways to learn and grow personally and professionally
• Work Ethic - works hard, gives 100%

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience in mechanical work.
• Relevant technical certification or vocational training preferred.
• Experience in mechanical piping work, including new construction.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, specifications, and project plans.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Be able to listen and follow direction of supervisor
• Know and recognize basic hand tools (ie- spade shovels, flat shovels, rock rakes)
• Must be aware of surroundings of self and coworkers
• Lift heavy loads and navigate construction job site terrain
• Must be able to hand dig and backfill holes
• Hand eye coordination and balance. Physical dexterity
• Must be reliable and dependable
• Maintain the Tapani Inc culture: work with the best interest of Tapani Inc first, maintain a positive attitude, maintain a team atmosphere

Working Environment

• Working conditions for this position will be on project site, locally and possibly out of town
• Employee must be physically able to perform job duties which may include but not limited to heavy lifting, digging, raking, and constant standing
• Hours worked will be weather dependent along with schedule requirements. Summer time typically is longer hours and winter typically is shorter hours due to daylight
• Work may require weekend work when project demands

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $23.23 - $31.27 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiums
• Additional voluntary insurance options include:
  Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) options with up to 4% employer match
• See the full list of benefits here