About the role
As a leading mechanical contractor serving the Southeast and Midwest, Batchelor & Kimball takes pride in partnering with our clients to deliver excellent results from engineering and construction to operations and maintenance. We offer design/build and turnkey construction services, including teaming with subcontractor partners. If you are looking to grow your career and thrive in a team environment, then we invite you to apply for this position.
There’s not a lot of BS here, and not a lot of turnover. Good people work at Batchelor & Kimball. We’re good at our jobs, and good to each other. We have high expectations because the work is challenging, but we know the most valuable thing about the work is the people who do it. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d like to meet you!
A candidate with strong experience in construction will strongly be considered and interviewed. This
person will plan, lay-out, install, test, and repair all types of piping systems in accordance with all
applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.
Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
* Reading isometric drawings, taking measurements, fabricating and installing piping efficiently. * Align, bolt, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to secure in position for welding. * Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints. * Position and secure materials and workpieces during installation; and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications. * Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials. * Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment. * Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, and a Sawzall. * Layout and install equipment, vessels, skids, pumps, pipe, and supports. * Hydro test piping systems. * Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. * Inspect work and make sure it is in compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
SUPERVISORY / BUDGETARY / EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY
* This is an individual contributing role. * Communication responsibilities will be primarily with internal employees and responding to external employee questions where needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES REQUIRED)
* Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy. * Make decisions based on measurable criteria. * Apply shop mathematics to solve problems * Plan work and select proper tools. * Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings. * Work at heights without fear. * Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
* Will require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. * Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position. * Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision. * Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands are those associated with working in the field:
* Able to meet all physical requirements. * Must be able to fully operate all applicable tools. * Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft). * Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. * Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload. * Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.