NIKA is hiring for a Pipefitter for a base operations support services contract at the US Coast Guard Base in Kodiak, AK!
Named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with the value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems
- Cut pipe, using saws, pipe cutter, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine
- Thread pipe, using pipe threading machine
- Bend pipe, using pipe bending tools and pipe bending machine
- Assemble and install variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic
- Connect pipes, using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints
- Secure pipe to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers
- Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, such as pumps and cylinders
- Increase pressure in pipe system and observe connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks
- May weld pipe supports onto structural steel members
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Licensed Journeyman Pipefitter
- 3 + years in the plumbing/pipefitting trades
- Experience maintaining, repairing, installing and operating plumbing systems, to include pipes, traps, plumbing fixtures, back flow prevention systems, water and drain lines, pressure vessels and control systems
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
- Use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and walking
- Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping
- Climbing ladders and entering confined spaces
- May spend long hours outside and in awkward positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain
- Lifting and adjusting heavy objects, contact with sharp, hot and/or very cold supplies and equipment
- Work both indoors and outdoors in various temperatures (some extreme) and weather conditions
NIKA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, NIKA takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
