Plumbing & Mechanical Piping Detailer

Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Family, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment you're hired, to the day you retire, you're a part of our Bassett Mechanical Family. 

Position Purpose

Support the Mechanical Contracting division by streamlining plumbing and HVAC piping projects using VDC technology, methods, and tools. Model plumbing and piping installation solutions in 3D design software, create installation drawings for the field tradesmen and create fabrication drawings for the shop tradesmen. 

Position Responsibilities

• Design the installation of plumbing and HVAC piping systems in Revit. 


• Collaborate with Engineers, Project Managers and Field Foreman to provide design solutions and assist in scheduling and execution of the work. 


• Support plumbing and HVAC pipe design effort for mechanical piping systems, create spools sheets for shop fabrication and create installation drawings for field installation.


• Generate cut sheets, cut files and material reports for shop execution of plumbing and mechanical piping prefabrication. 


• Order material, schedule deliveries and coordinate project deadlines with the shop and field Foreman.


• Program shop CNC pipe profiling machine (HGG), create cut lists and material lists for projects.


• Create weld maps, document changes and file documentation and drawings in project folders.


• Attend and lead coordination and clash detection meetings.


• Layout and dimensioning of equipment locations, plumbing, piping, and support systems. Coordinate systems to eliminate interferences.


• Assist in developing standards for BIM and its use within planning, estimating and operations to stream-line process and methods.


• Support and maintain a safe and Lean work environment.


• Other duties as assigned.

Summary of Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Wisconsin State licensed Journeyman Plumber with 5+ years field experience required. 


• Plumbing, mechanical piping design and coordination experience using Revit and Navisworks preferred. 


• Knowledge of building code requirements, best plumbing, and mechanical piping practices.


• Strong understanding of shop fabrication practices, tools and pipe joining methods. 


• Strong understanding and ability to learn 3D drafting and design programs fluently (Revit, AutoCad, Navisworks, MSuite Bim, Fabrication MEP) 


• Ability to read and understand contract documents, drawings, P&ID’s, and project specifications. 


• Strong written and verbal communication.


• Self-motivated, ability to work independently as well as with a team.


• Support the Bassett mission and values.


• Safety and Lean-Actively promotes, enforces, and personally complies with all safety, Lean, ISO, company policies and owner requirements. 

Direct Reports                                                                       

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