Plumber

Amentum; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a skilled plumber for a seasonal contract supporting Antarctic operations. You will perform piping installations, maintenance, and repairs under supervision, following codes and job plans.

Duties include documenting work, responding to emergencies, and complying with safety and environmental requirements. Required are a Journeyman/Master plumber license, four years of experience, and the ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman/Master plumber licenses or equivalent union status.
• Minimum four years of documented plumbing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings and schematics.
• Experience with computer-based tracking systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing maintenance, installation, and repairs per codes and standards.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing systems and document hours and materials used.
• Work from plans, schematics, and vendor manuals; follow SOPs.
• Respond to emergencies and operate outdoors in challenging conditions.
• Deploy to remote facilities for day trips or extended periods as needed.

Skills

Journeyman Plumber

Master Plumber license

Reading blueprints

Maximo

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman Plumber license

Master Plumber license

Tools

Maximo

MS Office

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science,securityand sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentlessambitionand boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety,collaborationand well-being are integral to success.

Summary:

Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Plumbers will perform plumbing maintenance or construction tasking, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Plumbing Foreman. Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

• Perform cutting, fitting, connection, and installation of plumbing piping, equipment, fixtures, and systems in compliance with the Uniform Plumbing Code

• Diagnose, repair, and perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing plumbing systems, equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure

• Maintain various plumbing systems both inside and outside of buildings

• Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours

• Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved

• Advise immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements

• Accomplish tasking working from Job Plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes.

• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directed

• Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme cold weather

• Use solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems

• Proactively identify any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively

• Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking

• Learn and use computer-based labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications

• May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo only)

• Occasionally utilize the assistance of other station personnel to complete tasking, or assist other trades or departments with their tasking

• Comply with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements

• Participate in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives

• Participate in community programs such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (station clean-up), “GASH” (galley clean-up at Palmer), and recycling efforts

• Perform other duties as required

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

• High School diploma or GED

• A current Journeyman Plumber license (8,000 hour), a current Master Plumber license, or equivalent Union membership in good standing.

• Minimum four years of documented experience in all phases of the plumbing trade including piping, fixture installation, and service and repair of plumbing systems

Expected Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the principles of plumbing and the current Uniform Plumbing Code

• Ability to diagnose, maintain, adjust, repair, and replace plumbing systems and components

• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and drawings

• Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

• Possess the competencies, willingness and ability to perform the duties of position

Preferred:

• Experience working with a variety of pipe materials and fittings such as: copper, PEX, PVC, Galvanized Steel, Black Iron, Glass-fiber Reinforced Epoxy (GRE), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

• Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of hydronic piping systems

• Experience in construction and maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities

• Certification as Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester

• Certification as Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer

• Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Physical and/or Other Requirements :

• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

• Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

• Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

• Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

• Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

• Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

• Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.

• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States

• No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC): Must be able to obtain andmaintainfacility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing andmaintaininga safe work environment. Asappropriate, each employeeis responsible forcompleting all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddyaid responsibilities,participatingin emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

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Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

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Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policiespertaining tojob.