Pipefitter

Location

Pensacola, FL | United States

Job description

Since 1996, RQ Construction, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We have a national and international presence spanning coast to coast, including U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and now, Puerto Rico. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

We are looking to hire several Pipefitters to join our self-perform team for ongoing work on Military Bases throughout the Southeast to include Pensacola Naval Air Station, Barksdale Air Force Base, and Naval Station Mayport. All work is to be performed on the military base and is paid the required Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, specific to the assigned military base. Our Pipefitters will be responsible for the fabrication and installation of mechanical pipe, fittings, valves, accessories, and equipment on an active construction site, ensuring that work is done in accordance with relevant codes. Work involves technical application of mechanical principles. This is all to be done using the appropriate equipment and implementing the required safety practices in support of RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or GED is the preferred minimum formal education for this position. Should be supplemented by completion of a Union, private (in-house), military, or trade school apprenticeship program that includes theory and on-the-job
• Four or more years (or equivalent) field or trade work experience as a journey-level mechanical pipe fitter in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting is required; government, military, or large commercial construction experience
• Mechanical Pipe Installation
• Deep underground experience
• Mechanical Equipment Experience (Chillers, Boilers, )
• Start-up and energizing procedures of equipment
• Fuel Piping Experience Preferred
• Current/valid welding certificates
• Valid pipe fitter license or journeyman card is requierd
• CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30-hour Certifications required; Specific training or certificates in the following preferred, training can be provided:
• Trenching and shoring training
• Fall protection, c onfined space training
• Forklift/Manlift training and certificate
• Power actuated tools training and certificate
• Lockout/Tagout training
• Scissor lift/boom lift certificate
• EM-385

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).

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Salary

$47.49 per hour