Plumber

Job Overview

Fitter/Plumber – responsible for maintenance, installation, and repair of piping, plumbing, and tubing systems and components, including work in a nuclear facility environment. The role may involve handling hazardous materials, radiological work areas, and operating specialized shop equipment.

• Perform maintenance, installation, and repair of piping, plumbing, and tubing systems and components, potentially in a nuclear facility.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain mechanical/piping and tubing systems and their components.
• Operate shop equipment, test jigs, and use piping/tubing installation/repair/maintenance tools as well as basic hand and power tools.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain high‑pressure, hazardous material, and waste systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain fire systems, fire hydrants, fire protection fluid systems, air dryers, and heat exchangers.
• Couple and align mechanical/piping and tubing systems and components.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on piping and tubing systems and components.
• Read and interpret drawings and sketches proficiently.
• Review scope with customers to define job requirements, offer recommendations for improving product outcomes, and provide status updates on jobs in progress to project managers and management; resolve problems and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Participate in work planning walk‑downs, material identification/recommendation, man‑hour estimating, and material procurement as required.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices by keeping work areas clean and organized.
• Ensure Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools and strong safety culture principles are embedded into daily activities.
• Perform On‑the‑Job (OJT) instruction training for the qualification of other work disciplines.
• Maintain all training and qualifications as per Individual Training Plan and Job Function Requirements.
• Participate in all company safety programs, including Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA), and Employee Safety Training (EST).
• Work to drawings, schematics, and work specifications to produce successful outcomes using modern techniques and tools of the trade.
• Obtain and maintain applicable qualifications.
• Demonstrate mastery of knowledge base and skill associated with technical specialty.
• Work extended periods of time in radiological work areas, including the required PPE (Respiratory Protection, etc.).

• Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Repair machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Determine causes of operating errors and decide what to do about it.
• Have knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Work to drawings, schematics, and work specifications to produce successful outcomes utilizing modern techniques and tools of the trade.
• Obtain and maintain applicable qualifications.
• Master knowledge base and skill associated with technical specialty.
• Work extended periods of time in radiological work areas, including the required PPE (Respiratory Protection, etc.).

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Plumbing Journeyman License.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Valid state driver’s license for the duration of employment.
• Capability to obtain Radiological Worker Qualification within 45 days of starting work and maintain qualification for the duration of employment.

• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification or License.
• Experience with stainless steel and industrial fittings.

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials or manipulate tools, reach with hands and arms, operate a motor vehicle or job‑related equipment, and climb ladders and/or work in confined spaces. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.…