Pipefitter(Refrigeration Mechanic) Foreperson

Pipefitter(Refrigeration Mechanic) Foreperson

F&S-Utilities & Energy Services

Job Summary

To supervise and perform duties requiring a high degree of skill in the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of equipment and piping systems, including but not limited to air conditioners, refrigeration, and chiller equipment/systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

* Inspect and approve the work of Pipe fitters.

* Coordinate with other Utilities personnel when additional personnel are needed for emergency or/and routine work.

* Schedule work.

* Observe employee's working habits and enforce safety rules.

* Supervise and evaluate the Pipefitter Apprentices.

* Provide technical advice for the Pipe fitters.

* Gather information for and discuss personnel problems with the Director of Utilities Production.

* Counsels employees in regard to performance or workplace behavior issues.

* Works with Associate Director of Utilities and/or Human Resource personnel concerning disciplinary actions.

* Expedite personnel and materials to work locations.

* Arrange special outages for equipment repairs to prevent interruption of services.

* Assist with preparation of estimates for repairs and departmental jobs.

* Perform the necessary public relations with campus customers, peers and employees.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

* General good health.

* The job duties require employees to bend, stoop, reach, lift 50 lbs. bags, and include extended periods of standing and walking on concrete floors in both cold and hot/humid environments.

* Climbing stairs, ladders and moderate labor where stamina and perseverance are needed.

* Able to move rapidly in emergency situations.

* Assignments will include working on several levels in a chiller plant, which may include high work in harnesses, on scaffolding, or in a confined space.

* Physical stamina and strength required.

* The job duties may require the employee to move heavy objects.

* Respirators may be required while performing the duties described.

* Mental stress is a factor in this job.

* Constant is defined as performing a task 500+/day or 67-100% of the work day.

* Frequent is defined as performing a task 101-500x/day or 34-66% of the work day

* Occasional is defined as performing a task 1-100x/day or 1-33% of the work day

* Standing - Constant

* Walking - Frequent

* Bending, Stooping, or Crouching - Occasional

* Kneeling - Occasional

* Above Shoulder Reaching - Occasional

* Forward Reaching - Frequent

* Material Handling - Frequent

* Balancing - Occasional to Frequent

* Climbing - Occasional to Frequent

* Bilateral Pushing - Occasional - 188lbs to break steam valve open with wrench at chest level; 150lb initial horizontal force for empty refrigeration tanks with hands at chest level, 80lb sustained force for over 100ft

* Bilateral Pulling - Occasional - 45lb horizontal pull force for pallet jack with full refrigerant tanks with hands at chest level, over 100ft.

* Bilateral Pushing/Pulling - Occasional - 25lb to 125lb force to loosen or tighten bolts from various positions including above shoulde.

* Bilateral Lifting - Occasional
-75lbs for chain falls in bucket, from 18" to overhead.

* Bilateral Above Shoulder Lifting - Occasional - 75lbs for chain falls

* Unilateral Lift/Carry - Occasional - 54lbs for porta-power kit, 45lbs for vacuum pump, over 100ft.

* Bilateral Lift/Carry - Occasional - 74lbs for tool box with large wrenches and sockets (2-person lift/carry of 148lbs), 50ft.; 65lb empty refrigerant tanks, 100ft.; 50lb motors, up 15 to 20 stairs

* Based on the two-hand occasional horizontal pushing of 188lbs, and the two-hand occasional horizontal pushing and pulling of 125lbs, the Utility Pipefitter at the Campus Chilled Water plants functions at the Very Heavy Physical Demand Level.

Work Environment

* Work area can be hot, humid, noisy and dusty.

* Certain hazards may be present in the form of radiation, asbestos, insulation, chemicals, high temperatures, high noise levels, severe weather, dust, etc.

* Outside work is required in all sea

Minimum Qualifications

1.

A. Certificate of completion of Pipetrade apprenticeship under a registered Bureau of…