Pipefitter

This position is located at the Veterans Administration (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VISN 5, VA Medical Center (VAMC) Beckley, West Virginia. It is organizationally aligned under the Facilities Management Service Line. The primary purpose of this position is to install, modify maintain, and repair industrial or domestic high-temperature water and medium to high pressure piping systems and equipment. A recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : MAJOR DUTIES: Installing, modifying and repairing new and existing medium to high pressure piping systems and equipment such as steam heating, steam generation, hydraulic systems, steam generators, flash and expansion tanks, condensate lines, vacuum and circulating pumps, and radiators. Installs equipment by planning and completing the routing and placement of systems leading to the equipment, determining and placing equipment, determining and placing equipment at the proper levels and points int he system, and joining, sealing and testing systems and equipment for proper pressure, leak free joints, and operation. Installs, maintains and repairs internal water lines, internal and external soil pipes, external water mains and all related devices and equipment. Welds joints and fittings using metal inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG) or electric arc welders. Responsible for the total operation, repair, maintenance, and documentation of the reverse osmosis (R.O) system in the MC. Responsible for the full implementation and continuous updating of the Engineering Service Automated Engineering Management System/Medical equipment Reporting System (AEMS/MERS) that apply to the Plumbing Shop. Installs, maintains and repairs internal and external medical gas lines and well as the medical gas system in its entirety. Responsible for all required documentation relating to the medical gas system. Journeyman level skills and knowledge are required of this position, and must be able to complete modifications and repairs of various complex systems. Ability to attend training and certification in asbestos removal, training and certification in testing and certifying all backflow devices, welding and piping to complete quality of work regarding installing, maintaining, and repairing piping systems and other associated equipment. Knowledge of and skill using various equipment such as hydraulic systems, various pumps and radiators, steam heating equipment, steam generators, sterilizers, valves, and drain cleaning equipment. Knowledge of various supply, disposal, and utility systems and equipment sufficient to service water, natural and propane gas systems, fire control sprinkler systems, and water closets, are installed and operational. Knowledge of, and ability to use shop mathematics to determine the size and type of materials necessary to complete projects. Must be willing to obtain Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Certification and act as COR for trade related contractual services. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD26351A Recruitment Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Physical Requirements: The work requires the pipefitter to make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, often in hard-to-reach areas. The incumbent is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods. The work frequently involves handling, lifting, carrying, and setting up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms). Occasionally, the incumbent may lift or move heavier items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. Dexterity and coordination are needed to install and repair systems where precise alignment and fit are essential, and where work must be performed in confined spaces or awkward positions. Working Conditions: The work is performed both in

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? The VA Beckley Healthcare System provides you with outstanding health care, trains America's future health care providers, and conducts important medical research. Health care services are provided at 4 locations in southern West Virginia. Facilities include our Beckley VA Medical Center and 2 community-based outpatient clinics in Princeton and Ronceverte. We also have a mobile care unit for Veterans who can't easily visit our hospital or clinics. To learn more about the services each location offers, visit the VA Beckley health services page. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and