Pipefitter

Nova Group Inc., a Quanta Services company, is an industry leading general engineering construction company with 40 plus years of experience worldwide. Nova specializes in hydrant fueling, waterfront, electrical and utility military construction projects for the Department of Defense (NAVFAC, ACOE). Nova exceeds customer expectations through innovative construction, safety, quality and outstanding customer service. Headquartered in Napa, CA, with regional offices in Port Orchard, WA, Japan and project locations stretching across the US, as well as internationally, the opportunities are endless with Nova! Nova offers employees competitive health benefits, matching 401K contributions, career advancement opportunities, and endless training opportunities. Individuals who pride themselves on having a strong work ethic, commitment to their integrity, interest in giving back to local communities, and who are willing to relocate for career advancement opportunities should not hesitate to apply!

Primary Function:  

Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems, on basis of knowledge of system operation and study of building plans or working drawings. 

Basic Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Read and understand contract plans/specifications and shop drawings.
• Perform layout, cut, bolt-up and prep carbon/stainless steel pipe up to 30" in diameter ahead of welders.
• Monitor consumable supply and restock as needed
• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to job descriptions.
• Inspects work sites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers. Cuts pipe, using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine.
• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of carbon steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic. Secures pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers.
• Tests piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.

Requirements: 

• US Citizen and a clean record due to lab requirements.
• Workers should be able to work within precise standards of accuracy.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Physically, workers must be able to see well.
• Coordinate the movements eyes, hands and fingers; Use hands, arms, and fingers fully.
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at heights as required and lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds and occasionally more.
• Foreman experience a plus.
• Rigging, forklift, scissor lift and fall protection certifications a plus.

Benefits:

• Prevailing Wage ($40 - $50 per hour) including Health and Welfare Fringe Benefits and Cash Fringes
• 401k
• Wellness Program