Description
Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.
We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.
Role Overview
The Pipefitter overalls duties are to ensure all aspects/standards of the Responsible Care Safety Program are met while performing varied maintenance and repair work of high grade in any location to keep piping and equipment in good condition. Work requires familiarity with the purpose, construction and assembly of equipment/piping and generally includes such duties as examining piping to determine condition, troubleshooting piping/fitting issues, dismantling, replacing or repairing parts, piping or fittings as well as reassembly of each.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work on rotating equipment (ie pumps, compressors, etc) as assigned and as back-up to the industrial mechanics.
- Interprets work orders, drawings, sketches, specifications and other instructions regarding scheduled and emergency repairs, changes, installations and inspection work to be done.
- Plans details and sequence of working procedures and material procurement to affect the best approach to the job.
- Knows and supports the corporate quality policy, Welland Plant practices, procedures and regulations as they affect this trade such as layout, materials, equipment, operations, safety, housekeeping and preventative maintenance programs.
- Installs pipe, valves and fittings (screwed and flanged) as well as make repairs to existing infrastructure/piping systems including process and utility systems.
- Removal, disassembly and rebuild of other miscellaneous equipment/components including but not limited to plate and frame heat exchangers, steam traps and conservation vents.
- Follows Solvay QC Manual to ensure all fabrication, installation and erection of piping systems are to appropriate standard.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Must have a High School Diploma.
- Knowledge of and ability to use all tools and equipment pertinent to the trade.
- Must be a certified Journeyman Pipefitter 306A or 307A.
Additional Information
Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.