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Pipe Fitter/Welder Tradesperson - GT1
Pipe Fitter/Welder Tradesperson - GT1-July 2024
Albuquerque
Jul 18, 2025
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About Pipe Fitter/Welder Tradesperson - GT1

  What Your Job Will Be Like:

  We are seeking a Pipe Fitter/Welder Tradesperson

  On any given day, you may be called on to:

  Major Job functions include: building system operations; repair and maintenance of facilities mechanical equipment.

  Perform operations, predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on all types of refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, piping systems, boilers, backflow preventers, chemical treatment, testing of water systems and all associated equipment.

  Detect and mark interior and exterior mechanical utilities; layout, fabricate, install, modify, overhaul, repair, maintain, control, operate and regulate, and dismantle mechanical piping systems and fire protection systems. This work involves use of state-of-the-art pipe locating, pipe cleaning and pipe inspection equipment.

  As a condition of employment, Metal Trades positions are represented by the Metal Trades Council (MTC) and represented employees must pay the monthly membership dues or agency fee

  Qualifications We Require:

  Strong background in pipefitting. (minimum of 5 years experience)

  Lay-out, install, modify, overhaul, troubleshoot, repair and maintain facilities mechanical equipment.

  Work involves all types of operations, predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on all types of refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, piping systems, process systems, boilers, backflow preventers, chemical treatment, testing of water systems and all associated equipment; boilers, and interior and exterior piping systems as well as all types of plumbing fixtures, interior and exterior high and low temperature piping systems, all types of piping systems such as water, steam, condensate, sanitary, storm sewer, and natural gas and propane; maintain and repair steam flow meters, gauges, regulators and controls.

  Utilize a computerized database to maintain required records.

  Consult with other Tradespersons and provide direction to other employees as required.

  Perform work using industry-standard safety practices and in accordance with Uniform Building Codes; demonstrate knowledge of arc, inert-gas arc, and gas welding and cutting.

  Obtain and maintain back-flow preventer certification.

  Provide chemical treatment and testing of water systems; planning and performing operations such as predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance of air conditioning equipment, blower equipment, rotary drive compressor systems, and multistage low and high temperature chambers.

  Test and balance air systems, and align and balance equipment. Fabricate special braces, jigs, fixtures, and equipment as required. Consult with engineers or requestors to clarify or establish specifications for building mechanical systems.

  Perform work using industry-standard safety practices; demonstrate knowledge of control systems including pneumatic, electric, and electronic microprocessor.

  Utilize a computerized database to maintain required records, and access, maintain, and operate the computerized Energy Management System.

  May consult with other Tradespersons and provide direction to other employees as required.

  Obtain EPA Proper Refrigerant Handling certification. Strong background in pipefitting.

  Qualifications We Desire:

  Typical experience includes minimum of 5 - 8 years as a fully qualified Mechanical Tradesman and completion of a State approved mechanical apprenticeship program.

  Experience in multiple welding processes: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW.

  Proof of capability to maintain ASME Section IX qualification for welding, brazing and plastic fusing.

  Strong background in plumbing installation and service work.

  Ability to exercise critical thinking skills for evaluating safe working environments and troubleshooting.

  Good customer service skills and ability to interface with customers.

  Ability to work directly with engineers and project management.

  Posting Duration:

  This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

  About Sandia:

  Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

  Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

  Extraordinary co-workers

  Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

  Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

  Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

  Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

  World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.

  Security Clearance:

  Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

  Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

  EEO:

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

  NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

  If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

  If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

  Essential Functions:

  If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

  Job ID: 692536

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