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Amentum is seeking a Plumber Foreman to support the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program. The role involves supervising plumbers and pipefitters, performing and directing maintenance, repairs, and new installations in demanding Antarctic conditions, and ensuring safety and compliance with codes.
You will manage tasks from plans and schematics, coordinate with staff and NSF officials, track hours and materials, and deploy to remote facilities as needed.
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, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.
Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Plumber Foreman will supervise and perform plumbing maintenance or construction tasking, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor or Assistant Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.
Supervise the activities of Facilities Plumbers and Pipefitters
Supervise and perform hands-on cutting, fitting, connection, and installation of plumbing piping, equipment, fixtures, and systems in compliance with the Uniform Plumbing Code
Supervise and perform hands-on diagnosis, repair, and 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 normal working hours
Maintain effective communication between departments and represent department as needed at operational meetings
Assist with ensuring accurate material and labor charge code use, and accurate timecard submittal
Interact with the National Science Foundation, military and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person
Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved
Advise supervisor of job progress, material/labor requirements, and personnel matters
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
Routinely utilize independent judgment and discretion to identify potential issues and solve problems
Proactively identify any unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations and communicate them effectively
Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking
Learn and utilize computer-based labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications
May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo Only)
Evaluate labor and material needs for tasking and assign duties to subordinate staff as appropriate
Interpret schedules, design drawings, specifications and diagrams to carry out tasking
Routinely inspect worksites and evaluate staff tasking
Ensure staff attendance of required trainings and maintain records of departmental trainings
Evaluate and identify job hazards and effectively communicate information to staff verbally and in writing through various venues, including weekly and daily crew meetings
Responsible for providing timely performance feedback to staff and timely submission of end-of-season evaluations to Human Resources
Provide suggestions and recommendations for re-hiring, termination and advancement of staff
Works with Human Resources to address conflict or personnel issues as they arise
Handle confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.) in accordance with management policy and with the highest degree of professionalism
Communicate professionally, both orally and in writing, with subordinates as needed to relay information they need in order to be successful in their jobs This includes, but is not limited to, staff meetings, performance appraisals, job requirements, division metrics, Quality Assurance procedures, and safety practices
Assist with the ordering of resupply materials for the department to maintain adequate inventory on station
Access, review, and approve employee Costpoint timesheets and Maximo Work Orders
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
Implement and maintain Work Center Safety Program and participate in 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
High School diploma or GED
A current Journeyman Plumber license (8,000 hour), or a current Master Plumber license, or equivalent Union membership in good standing.
Minimum six years of documented experience in all phases of the plumbing trade including piping, fixture installation, and service, repair, design and layout of plumbing systems
Must have been in a lead, Foreman, or supervisory position for a minimum of two of the six years of experience
Thorough knowledge of the 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
Experience working with a variety of pipe materials and fittings such as (but not limited to): 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
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 and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
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.
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.