Industrial Pipefitter

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers. The company owns electric utilities in four states and natural gas distribution utilities in seven states. It is a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, fiber optics, and wireless communications.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting an Industrial Pipefitter to join its team.

Education Level

• High School Diploma, GED Equivalency, or Trade School

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the pipefitting trade in the institutional, industrial, or commercial HVAC sector.
• Experience with electrical and controls installation (not required, but a plus).
• Experience with Sheet metal ductwork fabrication and installation (not required, but a plus).
• Experience with various types of pipe and fitment techniques, including screw pipe, grooved, compression, fusion, glue, sweat, braze and weld, of various materials including steel, copper, plastic, fiberglass, etc., with diameters ranging from ½” to 6” or greater.
• Hands-on experience with demolition and installation of various types of commercial HVAC equipment and related processes.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HVAC Foreperson and project team to ensure material and equipment needs are identified and scheduled before the start of actual work.
• Lay out, fabricate, install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain ductwork for ventilation applications. These systems will vary in complexity, size, and rating.
• Lay out, fabricate, install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related domestic water, hydronic, and pneumatic systems. Systems will vary in complexity, size, and pressure rating.
• Maintain a safe work environment by complying with safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work well with others and be able to take direction.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, project specifications, and equipment submittals.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and professional.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; able to effectively allocate and develop resources.
• Train apprentices in work-related areas to enhance installation knowledge, productivity, and safety.
• Utilize construction plans to layout and install HVAC equipment and supports.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Apprenticeship program (not required, but a plus).
• Must be able to pass a government background check, drug test, and other site pre-access requirements.
• OSHA 10 training (not required, but a plus).

Work Environment

• Position requires a willingness to travel to project locations when assigned to work on projects that require onsite presence for extended project durations.
• Must be physically capable of walking, stooping, crawling, climbing, kneeling, crouching, handling, reaching, depth perception, field of vision, balancing, hearing, and talking.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
• Employee Referral Program
• Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
• Wellness Incentive Programs

Employer’s Statement

Southern Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.