US Veterans Health Administration

Overview

This Pipefitter position is located at the Veterans Administration (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VISN 5, VA Medical Center (VAMC) Beckley, West Virginia. The primary purpose is to install, modify, maintain, and repair industrial or domestic high-temperature water and medium to high pressure piping systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, and repair medium to high pressure piping systems and equipment.
• Plan and complete the routing and placement of systems leading to equipment.
• Join, seal, and test systems and equipment for proper pressure and leak-free joints.
• Operate, repair, maintain, and document the reverse osmosis system.
• Implement and update the Engineering Service Automated Engineering Management System.
• Install, maintain, and repair internal and external medical gas lines.
• Enter work data and understand the operation of terminals and software.
• Weld joints and fittings using MIG, TIG, or electric arc welders.
• Document all required information relating to the medical gas system.
• Make tests and adjustments to systems for proper operations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Must show evidence of training or experience in pipefitting.
• Ability to attend training and certification in asbestos removal and backflow devices.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics for material sizing.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and perform physically demanding tasks.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.
• Location: Beckley, WV.
• Travel Required: 25% or less.