Pipefitter - Facilities

Job Description

Summary:

Seasonal Contract posit
i
on supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).
Pipefitter will perform
maintenance or construction
welding
tasking, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Plumbing Foreman. Tasking is based on employee's prior work experience and ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities (
not all inclusive):

Perform pipe
welding and structural
welding
tasks on mainte
nance and construction projects

Perform cutting, fitting/welding, connection, and installation of piping

Weld
various types
and sizes of piping
, using multi-process techniques

Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours

Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved

Advise
immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements

Accomplish tasking working from Job Plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes.

Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs
), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directed

Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme
cold weather

Use solid
decision-making
ability and sound judgment to
safely and effectively solve problems

Proactively
identify
any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively

Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking

Learn and use
computer-based
labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications

May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo only)

Occasionally
utilize
the
assistance
of other station personnel to complete tasking, or
assist
other trades or departments with their tasking

Comply with
all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements

Participate in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives

Participate in community programs such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (station clean-up), "GASH" (galley clean-up at Palmer), and recycling efforts

Perform other duties as
required

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

High School diploma or
GED

Previous
6G welding certification at time of hire

Must pass a 6G welding certification exam prior to deployment

Minimum 4 years' experience in pipe fitting and pipe welding work

Expected Skills and Competencies:

Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and diagrams

Experience in construction and/or maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities

Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively
utilize
computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

Possess the competencies,
willingness
and ability to perform the duties of position

Preferred:

Experience working w
ith a variety of pipe materials

Brazing experience

Rigging experience

Prior
cold weather
welding experience

Physical and/or Other Requirements
:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

Must
participate
in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety
objectives
.

Valid Driver's License issued in the United States

Must be able to obtain and
maintain
facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is
required
for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.