1st Class Pipe Fitter

1st Class Pipefitter 

Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly 

Reports to: Superintendent

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Company Summary

Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.

Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.

Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

Summary Objective

To have experienced working knowledge of mechanical equipment and piping installation and the various terminologies, blueprint reading, measurements, setting equipment/piping, job specifications, etc., to build an integrally complete piping system.

Essential Functions

• Installation of various valves, suction diffusers, guides, circuit setters, expansion tanks, pumps, chillers, automatic air vents, pressure regulators, etc. to make a complete piping system.
• Installation knowledge of all forms of piping system hangers, supports, braces, etc., from temporarily through jam nut completion.
• Accountability for completion of daily work assignments while monitoring quality, safety, and health regulations.
• Documentation of all quality reporting methods employed by SEA Quality Standards
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts, while adhering to industry standard practices of safe rigging systems and techniques.
• Safely and efficiently direct, monitor, and assist team or less experienced pipefitters when needed.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements and physically / medically qualified to wear required PPE per OSHA standards. 
• Be fluent in all hydro process for 150psi testing and inspections.
• Responsibilities may require sedentary work, including but not limited to computer operation, video review, classroom or online training, job observations/inspections, and peer work review.
• Prepares for ISO 9001 and other audits.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competency

• Blueprint and Schematic Reading
• Strong Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Pipe Layout and Fabrication
• Pipe Joining Methods
• Material Knowledge
• Testing and Inspection
• Problem-solving and Attention to Detail
• Good Spatial Awareness and Physical Stamina
• Communication, Teamwork, Time Management, and Adaptability

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position operates out of a fabrication facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. First shift days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel is primarily not required with exception of local travel during the business day. 

Required Education and Experience

• Knowledge of threading, grinding, welding, brazing, rigging, plasma cutting, and gas arc cutting
• Fluent in all hydro process for 150 PSI testing and inspections
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Pipefitting
• Knowledge of datum lining, piping center lines and work points
• Strong attention to detail, basic math and tape measuring skills
• Physical stamina and the ability to work in various conditions (e.g. confined areas and heights) and physically/medically qualified to wear all required PPE
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education and Experience

• 8 years of experience in Industrial Mechanical Fitting
• Accredited vocational technical training

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in USA. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.