Welder-Pipefitter - Rockford Corporation - UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies : Job Details

**Overview**

**Company Overview**

Ukpea?vik Iupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030.

As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.

**Summary**

+ Journeyman level welder-fitter. Project includes repairs and upgrades to an existing horizontal bulk storage tank facility. Will be responsible for fit up and welding of both plate and socket weld piping. Other duties as assigned. Experience with occasional heavy equipment operation is a plus.

**Essential Functions**

+ Layout, fit, & weld (various pipe diameters and thicknesses) to 4 carbon steel pipe using a GTAW & SMAW procedure.

+ Must be able to perform all weld procedures in the 6G position.

+ Perform pipe preparation duties, including cutting, beveling, and fitting as required.

+ Weld steel plate, steel angle, pipe socket, pipe threading, welds unistrut, etc. as required.

+ Assist with concrete forming, trenching, testing, cleanup, and all other duties as assigned.

+ Must be able to perform all work safely in accordance with Rockford's safety procedures and guidelines.

+ Maintain a clean and orderly workplace.

+ Must be able to pass a background check.

+ Rockford Corporation participates in E-Verify.

Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

**Responsibilities**

**Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:**

+ Must be able to qualify to Rockford's GTAW & SMAW weld procedures in the 6G position.

+ Welds may be NDE tested.

+ Must be able to read and interpret construction plans and drawings.

+ Must be able to properly layout and fit pipe, plate, steel angle, and unistrut.

Must be able to assist in hydrostatic testing of pipe work.

**Qualifications**

**Required Experience:**

5 Years Pipefitting Experience.

5 Years Welding Experience with SMAW procedures as related to fuel piping.

2 Years Welding Experience with GTAW procedures as related to fuel piping.

5 Years' Experience in Construction Related to Fuel and Energy Systems.

**Physical Demands:**

Must be able to weld in locations with minimum space.

Must be able to meet the physical demands noted below.

Operation of motor vehicles.

Walking, Standing.

Twisting, turning upper body.

Twisting, turning arms, legs.

Crawling, kneeling, stooping.

Safe distant vision.

Good near vision.

Wear ANSI approved safety footwear.

Wear safety glasses.

Wear hard hat.

Use of all required PPE for tasks at hand.

Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 100 lbs.

**Environmental Conditions:**

Work will take place in a fuel facility that has ongoing operations while work is underway.

Petroleum contaminated soils may be present within the work vicinity.

Authorized Driver Requirement: Employee must have a valid driver's license and three (3) year clean driving record. Employee must follow all Authorized Driver Policy and Procedures regarding approved vehicle usage.

All employees must pass Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all UIC Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program guidelines and requirements.

If working on a DOT project, employees must pass a DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program requirements.

Candidates must pass a background check in order to fill this position.

UIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC HR for assistance.

**UIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status or any other legal protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V**

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere ( .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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**ID** _2024-21881_

**Category** _Construction_

**Location : Location** _US-RI-Quonset Point_

**Travel Requirement** _N/A_