Plumber - Seasonal Antarctic Support Contract

About the role

Amentum is hiring plumbers for a seasonal contract supporting the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Plumbers perform plumbing maintenance or construction tasking, or a combination of both, under the supervision of the Plumbing Foreman, with tasking driven by the ASC schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Cut, fit, connect and install plumbing piping, equipment, fixtures and systems in line with the Uniform Plumbing Code
• Diagnose, repair and perform scheduled preventative maintenance on plumbing systems, equipment and infrastructure
• Maintain plumbing systems inside and outside buildings, including outdoors in wind and extreme cold
• Respond promptly to emergency service calls during and outside normal hours
• Document hours worked, tasking, materials and processes accurately
• Follow job plans, schematics, blueprints, vendor manuals and codes, and follow or help create standard operating procedures
• Work with other departments and occasionally receive help from other station personnel
• Comply with ASC environmental, safety, health, waste management and quality assurance requirements, and take part in community programs such as house-mouse, daisy-picking and recycling
• Deploy to remote research support facilities, McMurdo only, for day trips or longer periods

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED
• Current Journeyman Plumber license (8,000 hours), Master Plumber license, or equivalent union membership in good standing
• At least four years of documented experience in all phases of the plumbing trade, including piping, fixture installation and service and repair
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with medical, dental, drug screening, background checks and US citizenship (required for facility credentials)
• Valid US driver's license and ability to lift and work in extreme cold

Required skills

• Knowledge of plumbing principles and the Uniform Plumbing Code
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings and specifications
• Computer experience and willingness to learn computer-based labor, inventory and maintenance tracking applications
• Preferred: experience with copper, PEX, PVC, galvanized steel, black iron, GRE and HDPE pipes; hydronic piping; commercial and industrial facilities; backflow prevention certification; Maximo or similar CMMS; Microsoft Office