Full time
US Veterans Health Administration
Northampton, MA, USA
Duties Major Duties & Responsibilities Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs a variety of high, medium and low-pressure piping systems for: steam distribution and heating systems; natural gas; fuel oil; and potable water and fire sprinkler systems throughout the entire medical center campus. These utility systems are located above and below ground, within tunnels, crawl spaces, mechanical rooms, boiler plant and inside building structure. Plans and lays out piping systems, including routing, equipment placement, elevation (when applicable), proper pitch and all materials required. Ensures that all piping, fittings, valves and accessories are proper for the pressure and flow rates of the systems being installed or modified. Conducts pressure and operating tests on new or replacement piping systems & equipment. Ensures proper circulation, flows, pressures, leak free installations and trouble free operation. Calculates airflow and the pressure-temperature...