Plumber Foreman

Job Description

Summary:

Seasonal Contract posit
i
on 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.

Position Responsibilities

(not all inclusive):

Supervise the activities of

Facilities

Plumber
s

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

ti
mesheets 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

Required Education, Experience, Certificates, and Licenses
:

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

Expected Skills and Competencies:

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

Preferred
:

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

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

Must be able to obtain and

maintain

facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is

required

for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.