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Smith+Nephew · 13 hours ago

Industrial Plumber (US - Memphis)

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Smith+Nephew is a company that designs and manufactures technology to enhance living. The Industrial Plumber role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems and process equipment, ensuring effective operation and compliance with safety standards.

Medical Device

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

The Industrial Plumber will report into the Facility Maintenance Team. This role requires a high level of technical expertise, independence, and leadership in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of plumbing systems and process equipment

As an Industrial plumber, you will perform preventive maintenance on fixtures such as auguring clogged drain lines, repairing leaking faucets, replacing worn or bad fixtures, etc

Troubleshoot and maintain electronic circuit boards on fixtures

Read meters and report water usage

Install and maintain pipes and fittings including assembly, cutting, threading, and victaulic grooving to accomplish goals

Perform plumbing, heating and pipe fitting repair and replacement including high-pressure steam systems, hot water heating systems, drainage systems, etc

Maintains/ services/PMs all DI/RO water systems at SN campuses

Maintain culinary water systems and test and repair backflow prevention devices

Maintains/services/PMs all liquid processes supporting manufacturing as required

Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies including ordering replacement materials, filling out associated forms, repairing damaged or broken equipment etc

Prioritize duties, engineer methods of repair, computer entry of time records, daily processing of work orders on the computer

Able to perform other computer functions such as retrieval of college E-Mail, work with vendor’s web sites, and research new product web sites

Maintains and repairs general plumbing components to include toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibs, and drains

Installs, repairs, or replaces domestic hot and cold water lines

Repairs and replaces steam to hot water exchangers for major building heating systems

Repairs and replaces pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes

Repairs and replaces domestic hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps

Repairs/services and replaces RO/DI water systems servicing the manufacturing operation

Installs, tests, and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devices

Leads troubleshooting efforts and repairs steam, water, and gas distribution systems

Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices

Provides sketches and dimensions used by drafters to create plans for subcontractor work

Interprets and applies mechanical and structural blueprints to plan plumbing repairs and modifications

In coordination with management, completes and tracks corrective and preventive maintenance tasks and renovation/construction tasks given to subordinate plumbers or contractors

Using the CMMS work order system, prioritize and compete work orders for all campuses for PM’s and regular work

Follow through with support staff/Contractors to verify work has been complete and work orders closed out properly

Works with outside vendors, engineers and consultants on projects affecting plumbing systems on buildings and incorporate their designs for SN

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Participate in on-call rotation as required

Ensure compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards

Maintain accurate service documentation and complete required reports in a timely manner

Qualification

Journeyman Plumber LicenseBackflow CertificationIndustrial Plumbing ExperienceSteam Systems KnowledgeRO/DI Water Systems KnowledgePlumbing Installation SkillsLeadership in TroubleshootingSafety Procedure ComplianceOral/Written Communication

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Graduate of trade or vocational school in related field

Possession of a current State/local Journeyman Plumber/Gas Fitter (JPG) License

Must have and maintain a class II/III backflow certification and stay current with all recertification training including but not limited to MLGW cross connection training

Minimum of 5+ years as an Industrial Plumber, with demonstrated mastery of advanced systems

Plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair skills

Knowledge/experience with steam, water, and natural gas distribution systems maintenance and repair

Knowledge/experience with RO/Di water Systems

Knowledge/experience with backflow prevention devices

Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade

Ability to lead others in troubleshooting and emergency repairs

Ability to develop and implement planned maintenance programs

Ability to read, understand, and follows safety procedures

Be able and willing to respond 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed

Oral/Written Communication Skills

Extended periods of standing and walking are required for monitoring and working throughout facilities

The ability to frequently lift up to 50-75 pounds is often necessary, with occasional lifting of even heavier items (up to 150 pounds with assistance)

These movements are frequently required to perform cleaning tasks, pick up objects, and operate equipment

Tasks involve repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers, such as using cleaning equipment

Reaching is required to access high and difficult-to-reach areas