Pipefitter - Process Piping - Licensed Industrial Plumber

 Pipefitter – Process Piping - Licensed Industrial Plumber 

The Licensed Industrial Plumber will install, modify, repair, and maintain the piping and utility systems that keep manufacturing operations running. Work includes process water loops, chilled water systems, compressed air distribution, chemical feed and transfer lines, bulk material conveying piping, and industrial utility systems connected directly to production equipment.

This position supports machine installations, plant relocations, facility upgrades, and industrial construction projects across the United States. Candidates must be able to read blueprints, P&IDs, isometric drawings, and technical specifications while maintaining a strong focus on safety, code compliance, productivity, and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

Installation & System Work

• Install process water systems and chilled water distribution systems, including chiller connections, cooling loops, supply and return headers, and branch tie-ins to production machinery.
• Install water trough systems, wash stations, open-drain process water infrastructure, and industrial utility piping in manufacturing environments.
• Install and modify compressed air headers, branch distribution piping, drop lines, and point-of-use connections throughout industrial facilities.
• Run chemical feed piping, chemical transfer piping, and injection piping using service-appropriate materials, including PVC, CPVC, stainless steel, and lined pipe systems.
• Install bulk material conveying piping and pneumatic conveying piping systems that support production processes.
• Perform advanced pipefitting work, including cutting, threading, grooving, soldering, brazing, layout, and mechanical joining across a wide range of pipe materials and sizes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, isometric drawings, and technical specifications to complete work according to design intent, project scope, and applicable code.
• Install valves, strainers, traps, regulators, instrumentation connections, and associated components on industrial process piping and utility systems.
• Perform pressure testing, system flushing, startup support, and commissioning activities to verify installed systems before client turnover.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair failures in process water, chilled water, compressed air, chemical piping, and material transfer piping systems with minimal disruption to plant operations.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on process piping systems, chiller connections, cooling towers, compressed air lines, and associated industrial utility systems.
• Identify leaks, flow restrictions, pressure issues, equipment connection problems, and system performance concerns.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, system modifications, material usage, and job progress accurately and in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Plumber’s License.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in industrial plumbing, industrial pipefitting, or process piping within manufacturing or industrial plant environments.
• Experience must be in industrial or manufacturing settings; residential or light commercial plumbing experience alone is not considered equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience with process water systems, chilled water systems, compressed air distribution, and chemical piping.
• Ability to perform pipefitting tasks, including threading, grooving, soldering, brazing, cutting, layout, and mechanical joining.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, isometric drawings, technical specifications, and project plans.
• Strong working knowledge of plumbing codes, OSHA safety standards, and applicable industrial safety regulations.
• Proficiency with plumbing hand tools, power tools, pipe cutting equipment, joining equipment, and pressure testing instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing process system failures, utility piping issues, pressure problems, leaks, and flow restrictions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an active manufacturing plant environment.
• Strong attention to detail, quality workmanship, safety awareness, and professional communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift heavy materials, work in confined spaces, climb, bend, stand for extended periods, and perform field work in industrial settings.
• Willingness and ability to travel for project assignments across New England and nationally as needed.
• Flexibility to work variable shifts, overtime, weekends, or on-call schedules based on project demands.

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