Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and safety-focused Gas Piping Mechanic to join our growing team. You will layout, size, fabricate, install, and pressure-test fuel gas piping systems (natural gas and propane) for residential and commercial projects. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of local fuel gas codes, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to job-site safety.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Assembly: Properly size, layout, cut, thread, and install black iron, copper, CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing), or welded piping systems for natural gas and propane.
Testing & Inspection: Conduct rigorous pressure tests, leak checks, and system inspections on newly installed or repaired gas lines to verify code compliance.
Appliance Hookup: Connect, test, and adjust gas appliances, backup generators, meters, and regulators according to manufacturer specifications.
Maintenance & Repair: Troubleshoot existing piping failures, locate leaks, and perform necessary repairs or replacements on active lines.
Code Adherence: Comply strictly with state/local fuel gas codes, OSHA safety guidelines, and company safety procedures.

Technical Skills

Pipe Fabricating: Mastery of pipe cutting, threading, reaming, bending, and joining techniques using black iron, copper, and CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing).
Joining Methods: High proficiency in mechanical fitting assembly, brazing, and soldering.
Blueprint Reading: Ability to read, interpret, and work from structural blueprints, isometric plumbing drawings, and technical schematics.
System Sizing: Strong mathematical skill to calculate gas volume demands and properly size piping networks using code tables.
Testing Equipment: Expert use of digital and analog pressure gauges, manometers, and electronic gas leak detectors.

Safety & Compliance Skills

Code Compliance: Comprehensive knowledge of the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), NFPA 54, and local municipal gas codes.
Leak Detection: Precision troubleshooting skills to quickly pinpoint, isolate, and safely mitigate hazardous fuel leaks.
OSHA Standards: Strict adherence to job-site safety rules, including personal protective equipment (PPE), lockout/tagout (LOTO), and confined space protocols.

Physical & Core Skills

Manual Dexterity: Fine motor skills required to handle delicate regulators, meters, and valves without damaging components.
Stamina & Strength: Physical ability to handle heavy piping, tools, and equipment, alongside the flexibility to work in tight crawlspaces, trenches, or on ladders.
Problem-Solving: Strong critical-thinking skills to resolve unexpected routing routing obstacles or structural layout conflicts on-site.

Join us if you’re ready to bring your expertise in gas piping mechanics into a vibrant environment where safety is paramount! Your hands-on skills will help us deliver reliable utility services while advancing your career through continuous learning and challenging projects.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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