Master Plumber

Org Marketing Statement

Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 250 company, is solving the world's greatest engineering challenges and driving the future of electronics technology. Parker Chomerics is part of a world leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality products that enable engineering breakthroughs for a cleaner and more sustainable world, including thermal interface materials, EMI shielding solutions, electrical grounding products, and conductive and non-conductive injection molded plastics.

Building on 100 years in business, we strive to balance evolving our business while strengthening the communities we operate in and prioritizing our employees' well-being. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, caring, and friendly work environment, and we support career advancement through continued education, skill development, and regional and global advancement opportunities. If you're looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, we can't wait to meet you.

Position Summary

The Senior Facilities Master Plumber serves as the facility's lead plumbing authority, responsible for the safe, reliable, and regulatory-compliant operation of all process, utility, and sanitary plumbing systems. This includes high-pressure steam distribution, condensate return, boiler feedwater, chemical transfer lines, acid/caustic piping, process cooling water, fire protection, domestic water, compressed air, and industrial wastewater collection/treatment systems. The role combines advanced technical expertise in corrosive and hazardous service piping with leadership of the plumbing team, preventive maintenance planning, emergency response, and strict adherence to plumbing codes, ASME codes (especially B31.3 Process Piping), EPA wastewater regulations, OSHA, NFPA, and site PSM/RMP requirements.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

* Act as the facility's Master Plumber of record, approving, overseeing, and signing off on all plumbing installations, modifications, and repairs (internal and contractor-performed).

* Lead, mentor, train, and supervise journeyman and apprentice plumbers/pipe fitters; provide technical direction and perform quality control on work execution.

* Plan, schedule, and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on:

* High-pressure steam and condensate systems (boilers, steam traps, pressure-reducing stations, heat exchangers)

* Boiler feedwater treatment and deaerator systems

* Process piping for chemicals, solvents, rubber compounding ingredients, acids, caustics

* Industrial wastewater collection, neutralization, pH adjustment, and treatment systems

* Cooling water, chilled water, and closed-loop utility systems

* Compressed air, natural gas, and fire protection water systems

* Sanitary and storm drainage systems

* Diagnose and repair complex leaks, blockages, pressure issues, corrosion/erosion failures, steam trap malfunctions, valve failures, pump cavitation, and backflow incidents under production-critical conditions to minimize downtime.

* Install, modify, test, and commission new piping systems, process equipment hook-ups, chemical dosing lines, wastewater treatment upgrades, and boiler-related components in accordance with design specifications, codes, and PSM requirements.

* Perform pressure testing (hydrostatic/pneumatic), leak detection, ultrasonic testing of steam traps, and corrosion monitoring on critical piping.

* Maintain accurate documentation: as-built drawings, P&IDs, isometric drawings, valve lists, steam trap databases, backflow prevention records, and wastewater discharge monitoring logs.

* Ensure full compliance with:

* International Plumbing Code (IPC) / Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)

* ASME B31.1 Power Piping and B31.3 Process Piping codes

* ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Section I & IV where applicable)

* EPA NPDES / state wastewater discharge permits and pretreatment regulations

* OSHA  PSM, lockout/tagout, confined space, and hazardous energy control

* NFPA 13 (sprinklers) and relevant chemical handling standards

* Specify and procure piping materials, valves, fittings, gaskets, steam traps, pumps,…