Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
MWH Constructors, a global leader in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater facilities, is currently seeking an experienced Pipefitter to support a critical wastewater treatment plant construction project in Austin, Texas.
MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services and a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction services and safety practices, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to the MWH safety program.
- Coordinate with mechanical superintendent to configure pipe system layout.
- Select proper pipes, hangers, and other hydraulic cylinders.
- Assemble materials at job site.
- Select type and size of pipe.
- Cut, thread, and hammer pipes according to pipe system specs.
- Use saws and cutting torches to craft proper sizes.
- Secure pipes to walls and fixtures using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
- Secure pipes to tanks.
- Set Process Equipment (pumps, mixers, heat exchangers).
- Repair and maintain pipe systems and components.
- Resolve problems such as obstructions or holes.
- Remove water from flooded manholes or basements.
- Repair cracks and leaks.
- Interprets plans, blueprints, and sketches of proposed structures in terms of the relevant specifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Experience with flanged pipe and fittings.
- Previous work includes HDPE, Ductile, PVC and copper pipe.
- Maintains a constant drive to achieve production outputs in order to meet targets.
- Required to communicate information, ideas, directions, with the capability to perform the task or project discussed.
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and with utmost regard to safety.
- Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required.
- If requested, the applicant shall furnish a written statement from a medical doctor that he/she has had a physical examination in connection with the application and are physically fit to perform the work.
Benefits
- Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
- 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
- Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
- Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
- Paid Sick and Safe Leave
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
- Employee Referral Program
MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.