Veterans Health Administration

Overview

The Pipefitter position is located at the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center in Beckley, West Virginia. The role involves installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing 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 including steam heating and hydraulic systems.
• 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 (R.O) system.
• Implement and update the Engineering Service Automated Engineering Management System/Medical Equipment Reporting System.
• Install, maintain, and repair internal and external medical gas lines.
• Perform data entry and understand the operation of terminals and appropriate software.
• Weld joints and fittings using MIG, TIG, or electric arc welders.
• Document all required information related to the medical gas system.
• Attend training and certification in asbestos removal and backflow device testing.
• Use shop mathematics to determine the size and type of materials for projects.
• Make tests and adjustments to systems and equipment for proper operations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of plumbing systems and equipment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Dexterity and coordination for precise installation and repair.
• Training and certification in asbestos removal and backflow device testing.
• Experience with welding and piping.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.
• Physical requirements include working from ladders and in confined spaces.
• Working conditions may involve exposure to unpleasant odors and physical injuries.