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Industrial Plumber-Pipefitter

Employer:	Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory
Job Location:	Pittsburgh , PA
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Industry Type:	Facility - Building Owners
Job Description:	Responsibilities: We are seeking an Industrial Plumber-Pipe fitter to lead, direct and perform the highest quality work on new and existing sophisticated plumbing systems and high and low pressure systems. The successful candidate for this position must be able to identify and develop improvements to existing facilities or methods of operation. Job Requirements : Educational Requirements: * High School or vocational school graduate or the equivalent with the ability to read, write and perform general mathematics of the variety usually learned in a high school or vocational school course. * Completion of an approved certified apprenticeship program resulting in qualification of Journeyman or equivalent. Experience Requirements: * A minimum of four year experience in plumbing and pipe fitting work or the equivalent is required. Additional Requirements: * The Industrial Plumber-Pipe fitter is required to read and follow detailed instructions, including working with radiological and asbestos controls and hazardous material handling in an industrial environment. * The Industrial Plumber-Pipe fitter is required to qualify as a Radiological Worker which requires a written and practical examination. Working Conditions and Physical Demands: * Working in various weather conditions with exposure to the elements is required. * Must be physically able to lift/carry 51-70 pounds and lift 30 pounds overhead. * Must be able to successfully pass a medical exam and drug screening test.
Company Description:	The Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory has developed advanced Naval nuclear propulsion technology and provided technical support during the construction, operation, and maintenance of Naval nuclear propulsion plants for more than 50 years. Bettis designed reactor plants for the first nuclear-powered submarines (USS NAUTILUS) and aircraft carrier (USS ENTERPRISE), all of the Nimitz class aircraft carriers, and the USS SEAWOLF. A major initiative for the Laboratory is the design of nuclear-powered propulsion plants and electrical power systems for the next class of U. Navy aircraft carriers. The Laboratory's main sites are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Idaho Falls, Idaho. Other locations where Bettis provides support include Charleston, South Carolina, and shipyards located in Groton, Connecticut and Newport News, Virginia. The Bettis Laboratory is operated for the Department of Energy by Bechtel Bettis, Inc. Bettis' responsibilities for nuclear propulsion include research and development, design, testing, training, new construction and operational support, and the examination and disposal of expended reactors. This 'cradle-to-grave' responsibility provides the opportunity for diverse and challenging work assignments For more than 50 years, the Bettis Laboratory has been developing advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology and providing technical support to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. The Bettis Laboratory is operated for the Department of Energy by Bechtel Bettis Inc. The Bettis Laboratory is solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, which is a joint Navy-DOE program responsible for the research, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of U.S. nuclear-powered warships.