Pipefitter

About Us

Bernhard's core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future.

Bernhard is comprised of four divisions : Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings.

The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service ("EaaS") solutions to our clients.

At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served.

Bernhard's vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.

Overview

The Pipefitter is responsible for working on commercial mechanical projects ranging from office buildings and hotels to hospitals and institutional facilities, handling laying out, assembling, installing, and maintaining mechanical piping systems, and pipe supports.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include :

• Reads and understands isometric drawings.
• Ability to layout, miter fittings and fabrication of branch saddles.
• Ability to fit open butt-weld and socket-weld joints.

This position is Full-Time, Non-Exempt, and reports to the Foreman.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Experience in assembling and installing a variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic.
• Skilled in connecting pipes, using threaded, soldered, brazed, fused, solvent welded joints, pressed and grooved.
• Ability to secure pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers, using hand tools and power tools.
• Read and understand isometric drawings.
• Ability to Layout, miter fittings and fabrication of branch saddles.
• Ability to fit open butt-weld and socket-weld joints.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

N / A

Travel Requirements

0-5% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s) / office location.

Physical / Work Environment Requirements

• Use oxygen and acetylene rig to cut and bevel pipe, angle iron, brackets, etc.
• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and / or poles.
• Climbing stairs.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and / or fingers.
• Operating machinery and / or power tools.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation, heat, cold, and / or wind.
• Noisy environment.
• Light to heavy work that includes adjusting and / or moving objects from 20-100 pounds.

Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the E-Verify program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.