Pipefitter

Redwood Materials is currently seeking a Pipefitter to join our Engineering, Procurement, & Construction (EPC) team. These EPC roles are at the center of our activities focused on creating a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into battery materials for new lithium-ion battery production.

Responsibilities will include: 

• Display positive attitude and practice strong work ethic.
• Assist with planning, material acquisition, coordination, and communication to ensure the work gets completed with a focus on meeting project deadlines and cost goals without impacting ongoing production.
• Function as in-house construction technician, planning and performing mechanical piping and equipment installation, including support of start-up and commissioning of those systems as needed.
• Enthusiastically cross train and support peers with project work that is outside of your, or their, core skill set.
• Identify and communicate quality, safety, and productivity improvement opportunities.
• Engage in training on new tools, systems, equipment, and procedures as needed.
• Accurately log work hours and material consumption using provided computer systems and software.
• Identify and openly communicate methods, procedures, and tools to improve the service offerings of the facilities project team.
• Accurately read and understand Isometric Drawings, P&IDs, and Orthographic drawings.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: location, quantities, and size of materials needed for the project.
• Hoist loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and other rigging equipment.
• Measure, fabricate, and fit up butt-weld, socket weld, “V” grove pipe, valves, hangers, pipe supports, and threaded piping systems.
• Cut and bevel pipes using oxy-fuel cutting torches, mechanical bevellers or a combination of power and hand tools.
• Must be proficient in making rolling offsets, fish mouths, laterals and consistently fabricating pipe to the correct dimension.

 Desired Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in engineering or technology is a plus.
• Experience with Process Piping systems including Welding, High Purity piping, orbital welding, Press Fit Systems, PVC, Stainless steel welding etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency and work experience with construction pipefitting.
• Experience with both fluid and gas systems including water, liquid chemical, O2, N2, Natural Gas, compressed air.
• Completion of a skilled trade’s journeyman certificate program and/or relevant military experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented, positive attitude, resourceful and able to manage shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge with piping systems, fitting installation and applicable codes.
• Experience in safe work practices that include writing a Job Hazard Analysis, knowledge of OSHA regulations, electrical safety, chemical handling, fall protection, LOTO.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs., repetitive at times, work at elevations up to 120 ft.
• OSHA 10 or 30 card is a plus.
• Five years plus previous pipe fitting experience.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!