Plumber Technician

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Plumber Technician to provide technical oversight, inspection, and QA for plumbing systems on federal construction projects at Fort Hood, TX.

You will review installations, ensure compliance with IPC/UFC, and support project teams throughout construction. The role emphasizes testing, commissioning, and reporting, with collaboration from project managers, engineers, and government representatives.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of IPC, UFC and applicable plumbing standards.
• Experience reviewing construction plans and contract docs.
• Experience with inspections, acceptance testing, and commissioning of plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Review plumbing system installations for compliance with codes and contract requirements.
• Inspect, test, and commission plumbing systems on federal construction projects.
• Prepare technical reports with corrective actions for deficient conditions.
• Provide guidance to project teams on design and construction practices.
• Schedule and conduct final acceptance tests of plumbing systems.
• Respond to RFIs and review scopes of work for field changes.

Skills

IPC/UFC knowledge

Communication skills

Technical writing

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Plumbing license

OSHA 10/30 certification (preferred)

Job description

Work Location: Fort Hood, TX***

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

Requirement: Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Position Summary

The Plumber Technician provides technical oversight, inspection, and quality assurance support for plumbing systems on federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas. The selected candidate will review plumbing system installations, evaluate compliance with applicable codes and contract requirements, conduct inspections and testing, and provide technical recommendations throughout the construction process. Working closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and government representatives, the Plumber Technician will help ensure plumbing systems are designed, installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with project specifications, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), and applicable federal standards.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Establish a thorough understanding of requirements of International Plumbing Codes and UFC.
• Attend all meetings to discuss related features of work to ensure project success at every level.
• Perform BCOES and plan in hand reviews with teammates by applying lessons learned from experience.
• Schedule and conduct plumbing systems inspections of the different facilities and surveys of facilities (including pre-construction, during construction, and post construction) to identify potential fire risks.
• Perform inspections in compliance with approved documentation on all assigned projects.
• Evaluate work practices, procedures, and physical conditions to determine compliance with accepted plumbing codes and contract requirements.
• Prepare detailed technical reports concerning plumbing features of work including corrective action to be taken to correct deficient conditions.
• Provide guidance and recommend changes to work practices and procedures, facility design, construction features, and plumbing features of work.
• Schedule and conduct final acceptance tests of newly installed plumbing systems.
• Review submittals to provide constructive comments, achieving acceptable documentation of planned installation.
• Evaluate and respond to RFIs and review scopes of work for any field changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in plumbing preferred.
• Valid Plumbing License required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in plumbing installation, inspection, testing, or construction oversight.
• Thorough knowledge of International Plumbing Code (IPC), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and applicable plumbing standards.
• Experience reviewing construction plans, specifications, shop drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience conducting inspections, acceptance testing, and commissioning of plumbing systems.
• Experience supporting federal, Department of Defense (DoD), USACE, or military construction projects preferred.
• Experience with healthcare, administrative, warehouse, barracks, or other large institutional facilities preferred.
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify