About the role
Welcome!
Contribute to complex commercial plumbing projects through advanced job preparation, system testing support, inventory control, and project documentation. You'll help ensure materials, equipment, and information are accurate and readily available while supporting the success of the field team.
This role is perfect for experienced plumbing professionals who excel at organization, technical support, and maintaining operational excellence.
What Do We Offer You as a Engineering Excellence Employee?
Engineering Excellence offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families in managing their health and wellness needs, including:
Competitive Pay with incentive opportunities
Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Pay
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance programs
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions
Life Insurance and disability insurance options
Supplemental benefit programs
World Class Training opportunities through our Expert University
Career Development opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
Analyzes, diagnoses, and resolves customer problems in a courteous, professional, timely, and accurate manner. Identifies potential problems to prevent premature and unexpected breakdowns or callbacks.
Maintains and repairs plumbing systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating and other process piping systems by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains. Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures; test joints and pipe systems for leaks, open clogged drains, measure, cut, thread, bend, ream and install pipe and pipe fittings. Inspects high pressure, air, steam, water and gas systems to ascertain malfunctions.
Assembles pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment. Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.
Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels, and cuts openings
Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools. Anchors steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place. Cuts openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
Measures, cuts, threads, or bends pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machine
Installs underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing
Reviews blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures. Interprets drawings and specifications to determine layout requirements. Studies building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks
Directs helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components
Ensures company property, vehicles, and tools are being used, maintained and properly accounted for
Maintains current plumbing and/or gas license in accordance with governmental regulations
Follows standard procedures and process, ensures that the company vehicle is properly stocked, returns defective warranty parts to branch, and orders/replenishes vehicle stock as needed
Represents the company professionally, honestly, and ethically in all business matters and activities
Performs similar/other duties as needed or assigned
Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities:
Reports any unsafe acts, conditions and hazards to direct supervisor/manager immediately
Reports any contravention of legislation or company policy, procedure or program to direct supervisor/manager immediately
Corrects substandard acts or conditions within area of control
Uses and maintains appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s)
Never removes or renders ineffective any safety guards, devices, or clothing prescribed to be in place or worn
Complies with the general rules as prescribed by company program(s) procedure(s)
Operates devises or equipment as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s)
Participates in any safety initiatives, teams, or committees
Reports all injuries or incidents as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s) immediately
Provides input on developing safety initiatives and plans to eliminate exposures that could cause accidents
Does not perform any act that may endanger the safety or well-being of others
Does not engage in any pranks, contests, or rough boisterous behavior
Works in compliance with applicable legislative requirement
Requirements: On-the-job and formal classroom training in plumbing work in construction, maintenance, commercial, and residential environments
Seven years’ experience in plumbing repair, maintenance, and installation in addition to on-the-job training
Plumbing and/or gas license as required by local, state, provincial, or national governmental regulations
EPA and safety certifications required
Current knowledge of and continuing education in national, state, and local plumbing code regulations
Proficient mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all necessary tools and equipment to perform various plumbing projects
Knowledge of machines and tools used in the construction or repair of houses, buildings and other structures. This knowledge includes the machine and tools design, uses, repairs, and maintenance.
Working proficiency in basic mathematics and metric and standard measurements
Proficient at reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting problems with plumbing systems and equipment
Effective communication skills to communicate with customer and resolve customer issues, complaints, or concerns
Effective and efficient time-management and organizational skills
Familiar with the HVAC industry is preferred
Must be willing to train new plumbers in technical skills and company procedures
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed
Ability to stand and walk and to climb ladders and attic stairs and to maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces. Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to the following: hot, cold, outdoor, indoor, dry, humid, slippery surfaces, heights, and congested areas
Ability to safely climb 300lb load capacity rated ladders
Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance and ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Minimum Experience: 6+ years • Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review an