Pipefitter II (SRS)

Pipefitter II

Epsilon Systems is seeking a full time Pipefitter II for the Ship Repair Sector located in Portsmouth, VA. The individual will read and interpret blueprints and sketches to repair, modify, install and dismantle various pipes and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems. The candidate will perform fabrication, assembly and testing of piping systems and components. Requires little to no supervision.

Responsibilities include :

• Reporting to the Production Manager. Once assigned to a project, reports directly to the project Foreman in the performance of his / her responsibilities. In the absence of the Foreman, he / she will report to an individual designated by the Foreman.
• Strictly adhering to corporate, federal, state and local safety regulations prior to setting up or operating any machinery.
• Ensuring that all Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are worn and that all damaged PPE is discarded.
• Maintaining good housekeeping practices; turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc.
• Ensuring that all tools listed on the "Required Tools List" are available for use within two weeks of your employment.
• Returning tools / equipment checked out from the Tool Room to proper location and reporting lost, stolen, missing or damaged items to the Facilities Foreman in accordance with the Process Instruction.
• Ensuring that all requirements of the Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Quality Assurance Manual are followed when invoked by QA Workbook, Work Package (WP), Work Instructions (WI) and / or other guidance given by management.
• Following detailed repair procedures and instructions (e.g.; QA Workbooks, Work packages steps, RECs, CWPs, FWPs, TGIs etc.) required to complete the production operations.
• Notifying Foreman of any unsatisfactory condition(s) identified during the production operation (i.e.; repair, modification, etc.).
• Coordinating the efforts of other trades during an installation, modification or repair operation.
• Performing component and / or system troubleshooting to diagnose the problem and provide the most cost effective recommendation for completing repairs.
• Performing and / or verifying mechanical alignments.
• Ensuring control and assuming responsibility for Level-1 material controls in accordance with Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Instructions.
• Performing installation, repair, overhaul or modification in place or in shop to piping systems and components (e.g.; valves, compressors, reducers, filters etc.).
• Performing component and / or system troubleshooting to diagnose problems.
• Assisting with the performance of on-site field service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs and system configuration validation.
• Preparing and installing equipment or system alterations (e.g.; TEMPALTs, SHIPALTs, ORDALTs, etc.) IAW the directives (i.e.; instructions, drawings, MILSPECs, etc.).
• Performing intermediate set up, alignment, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade.
• Layouts material prior to performing pipe bending operations and machine parts to achieve proper joint design as per Technical Work Documents.
• Fabricating and installing intermediate / complex fixtures, jigs, supports and targets to ensure proper alignment during the welding process.
• Producing quality piping assemblies, in difficult or adverse conditions and is proficient in brazing.
• Performing flushing / cleaning of piping systems and components in accordance with TWD.
• Performing pressure testing of completed / assembled piping systems in accordance with TWD.

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ADA Notations :

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.