Campus Utilities Pipefitter​/Steamfitter

Campus Utilities Pipefitter/Steamfitter

Reporting to the Plumber/Pipefitter/Steam Fitter lead, the Plumber/Pipefitter/Steam Fitter is responsible for performing journey-level pipe fitting and steam fitting in support of the safe and continuous operations, maintenance, and repair of high energy thermal distribution utility systems including: high pressure steam, low pressure steam, and associated condensate return systems to provide heat to the campus; high pressure Campus Chilled Water distribution system, providing cooling to the campus;

high pressure compressed air distribution system that serves much of the campus's building controls systems; UW Natural Gas Distribution System; and other campus utility piping systems at the University of Washington Seattle Campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, inspect, operate, and repair underground high-energy thermal distribution systems (steam, condensate, chilled water, natural gas), including pipelines, headers, PRVs, steam traps, meters, isolation valves, relief valves, and related equipment.
• Monitor, operate, and regulate metering systems and isolation valves; route and isolate systems as needed for maintenance and repair.
• Coordinate shutdowns and technical issues to minimize service disruptions; collaborate professionally with trades, contractors, vendors, clients, and campus personnel; assist with new/renovation system connections.
• Safely operate tools, machinery, test equipment and vehicles (forklifts, lifts, vans, trucks); manage materials and supplies; support safety enforcement, training participation, and perform other assigned duties.

• Repair, replace, and troubleshoot expansion joints, isolation valves, and "fail-to-hold" conditions; perform work under line stops or freezes in coordination with qualified operators.
• Cut, fit, fabricate, assemble, and join piping systems (including large diameter) using threading, brazing, soldering, and welding techniques.
• Install, operate, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment such as pumps, condensate receivers, expansion tanks/joints, and valves; address system failures including steam hammer and related causes.
• Safely perform hot tapping on live low-pressure steam, condensate, and chilled water systems.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and implement plans for pressure relief systems and other safety devices; maintain and update system drawings and schematics.

• Maintain Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) records; prepare systems for contractor work by de-energizing, venting, verifying zero energy, issuing LOTO, and monitoring contractor compliance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (WAC 296-803, SDS, PPE, asbestos/lead awareness); plan work using AWP, PTP, JHA, and LOTO procedures. Attend and actively participate in all required meetings and training and may provide intermittent training to other trade and craft workers
• Inspect projects and contractor work for compliance with codes and campus standards; manage work orders (AiM system), maintain records, service histories, manuals, and documentation; respond to communications.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.
• Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.
• Be responsible and accountable.
• Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.
• Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.
• Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.
• Exhibit a professional work ethic.
• Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a plumber/pipefitter/steamfitter, OR full journey status as a plumber/pipefitter/steamfitter in a union, OR four years' applicable work experience. Vocational training may be…