Retrofit Plumber Job Description
The Retrofit Plumber is a skilled professional responsible for the installation, commissioning, and verification of heat pump systems in retrofit residential projects. This role requires delivering high-quality installations that meet manufacturer requirements, SEAI technical standards, and company procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Working on whole-house retrofit projects involving full heating system re-plumbs and re-pipes to ensure existing systems are upgraded or replaced to SEAI standards.
2. Installing air source heat pump systems according to design drawings, specifications, and manufacturer instructions.
3. Carrying out pipework installation, insulation, pressure testing, flushing, and system filling.
4. Commissioning heat pump systems including system balancing control setup performance verification complete all installations works compliance with SEAI Standards Building Regulations health safety requirements ensuring meets Domestic Technical Standards Specifications internal Quality Management System QMS requirements required documentation commissioning sheets checklists photographs support inspections audits addressing any non-conformances promptly identify report defects risks deviations specification Project Manager or Technical Manager comply company policies site-specific risk assessments method statements RAMS use tools equipment PPE correctly reporting hazards near misses maintain safe tidy working environment liaising professionally homeowners site supervisors electricians trades during installation explain system operation customers handover controls basic maintenance efficiency guidance representing company professional courteous manner collaborative surveyors designers electricians office-based teams smooth project delivery providing feedback issues product performance process improvements participating training toolbox talks continuous professional development required skills qualifications benefits work location