Gallo Mechanical is a family‑driven mechanical contractor serving the Gulf South with a strong commitment to craftsmanship, safety, and integrity. Our teams support mission‑critical mechanical systems across healthcare, commercial, and industrial sectors. Medical Gas Installers are essential to our healthcare project success, ensuring safe and compliant systems that support patient care.
The Medical Gas Installer (Louisiana Certified) is responsible for the installation, brazing, and testing of medical gas piping systems in healthcare facilities. This role requires a current Louisiana Medical Gas Piping Installer License, strict compliance with national codes and Louisiana regulations, and a high attention to detail.
- Louisiana defines medical gas installation as work involving piping systems transporting gases for medical purposes.
- Installers must hold an SPBLA‑issued license and pass both written and manual examinations.
- Installers must maintain brazing qualification in accordance with NFPA 99C.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and assemble medical gas piping systems in hospitals and healthcare facilities in compliance with Louisiana regulations.
- Perform brazing operations under AWS brazing standards and ASME Section IX, as required for Louisiana‑approved training and qualification programs.
- Ensure all installations meet NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code and ASSE 6010 requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation of brazing qualifications, training, system tests, and daily work.
- Coordinate closely with Gallo Mechanical superintendents, foremen, project managers, and other field personnel.
- Follow all company safety standards and job‑site protocols.
- Represent Gallo Mechanical’s values of quality, dependability, and professionalism on every project.
Requirements
- Louisiana Medical Gas Piping Installer License issued by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (written + manual exam required).
- Completion of a recognized Medical Gas Installer training program meeting ASSE 6010 and SPBLA criteria.
- 32 hours of medical gas installation training meeting SPBLA and NFPA 99C requirements.
- Current NFPA 99C‑compliant brazing performance qualification.
- Experience in plumbing, pipefitting, or mechanical systems installation.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Previous healthcare mechanical or medical gas installation experience.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, piping diagrams, and specifications.
- Strong communication skills for coordination with Gallo leadership, subcontractors, and inspectors.
- Commitment to craftsmanship, safety, and consistent high‑quality work.
Benefits
At Gallo Mechanical LLC, our foundation is built on the core values of family, service, and exceptional performance. With 75 years as a proud, locally-owned family business, we are dedicated to finding innovative ways to serve and support the community we call home. It all starts with our greatest asset – our people! We invest in your growth through dedicated training programs and back you up with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive in your career.
- Training, support, and career progression to help you grow in your career.
- Company-paid medical insurance
- Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
- Team Incentive Program (TIP): Allows eligible employees to share in company financial success.
- 401(k) plan with a 5% company match
- Employee wellness resources, PTO benefits, and more!