Stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum piping and tubing, including large-bore
Ball, check, control, and isolation valves
Pumps, strainers, heat exchangers, and dry coolers
Pressure regulators, relief devices, sensors, and gauges
Own plant fluid systems for aeroderivative / industrial gas-turbine power generation, including natural gas fuel, instrument air, demineralized water, cooling water, and 19% aqueous ammonia (SCR) systems
Read and interpret work instructions, P&IDs, data sheets, manuals, and drawings; recommend changes that simplify the build and raise rate without sacrificing quality
Perform and supervise hydrostatic, pneumatic, and leak testing; troubleshoot and repair issues found during activation or production use
Connect and verify instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow, and similar) as required for system checkout
Assess skillsets, identify training needs, and build training so the crew can work natural gas, 19% aqueous ammonia, instrument air, demin, and cooling systems safely
Monitor labor hours and overtime; implement time-management and improvement plans with the staff
Provide data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives
Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications, codes, and engineering requirements
Maintain tooling, consumables, and critical-spares inventory
Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement (lockout/tagout, hot work, line break, chemical handling)
Initiate and foster cooperation with millwrights, electrical, engineering, OEM advisors, construction, and datahall operations
Continuously improve processes and crew efficiency, utilization, and productivity
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of hands-on experience fabricating, installing, testing, and/or commissioning industrial fluid systems (piping, tubing, valves, pumps, and instrumentation)
2+ years of experience leading a crew, shift, or project (supervisor, lead, or equivalent) in a production, construction, test, or plant environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
10+ years of fluid-system fabrication and install in a fast-paced power generation, industrial, or mission-critical facilities environment
Experience tying in pipe (field fit-up and connection of fabricated spools or systems — not supervision-only)
Direct experience on gas-turbine or combined-cycle balance-of-plant systems (fuel gas, demineralized water, condensate/feedwater, cooling water, lube oil, or similar)
Hands-on work with one or more of: natural gas piping, aqueous or anhydrous ammonia systems, demineralized water, high-purity water, or data-center cooling (chilled water, condenser water, dry coolers)
Experience bringing a fluid system from development / first article into repeatable production or commissioned plant operation
Experience with pneumatic/hydraulic system fabrication and high-pressure liquid and gas testing
Ability to read P&IDs, isometric drawings, and OEM manuals and turn them into field work
Familiarity with applicable piping codes and practices (e.g. ASME B31.1 / B31.3), lockout/tagout, and line-break / energy-isolation procedures
Professional experience with calibrated measuring instruments
Experience using heavy equipment (overhead cranes, forklifts, manlifts)
Able to adapt to changing work assignments in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to hire, train, and retain a high-performing technician crew
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends, which varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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