Plumber - TDY

  • R0165991
  • On Site
  • Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
  • Full time
  • SECRET
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Purpose and Impact:  

​​The Plumber functions as key member of a multi-skilled team to safely and effectively maintain facility infrastructure and critical systems. The Plumber provides a professional service in the execution of technical repair & maintenance of all assigned facility infrastructure equipment. This includes elements of planning, organization, coordination associated with the day-to-day maintenance of the facility. 
 
The Plumber is responsible for installations, repairs, maintenance and repairs to pipe systems, fixtures and appurtenance associated with water, air, sewage, and industrial waste systems. Working both independently and as part of a skilled maintenance team, ensuring systems are operating safely and efficiently in line with relevant codes and standards. 
 
Within this team the Plumber must contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, supporting the implementation of improvement initiatives and technical advance as well as having the ability to think on their feet and complete assigned tasks to a high standard. 
 
This position works closely with the Facilities Operations Team, other Facilities Maintainers and OASIS departments to foster, promote and maintain best-practice standards and enable reliable, consistent and effective maintenance and operation of facility systems. This role is key to the success of the broader O&M team and thus also works closely with all Facilities O&M personnel in the delivery of high-quality facility O&M services to enable the mission.​ 

Work Schedule:  

​​Day shift – 5 days per week, 8 hours per day for the specified fixed term for the duration of this TDY assignment period​  

Essential Responsibilities:  

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  • ​Independently perform construction and maintenance of plumbing systems, working in conformance with proper codes, ordinances, sketches, specifications, blueprints, written and verbal instructions. 

  • ​Lay out, construct, install, rebuild, maintain, repair, adjust, modify and test plumbing systems such as water, drain lines, lawn, etc. 

  • ​Assist in the maintenance and repair of underground sewer and water systems. 

  • ​Determine the location for and type, size and amount of material required, considering such factors as volume, pressure, temperature and type of substance being piped. 

  • ​Perform minor insulation with prefabricated mineral insulating material, binding, plastic, cement, etc., as required. Perform routine plumbing, such as diagnosing, testing and repairing all types of plumbing lines and fixtures. 

  • ​Diagnose and repair major plumbing breakdowns, which do not respond to routine maintenance. 

  • ​May be subject to working with hazardous waste. May operate gas welding equipment to perform cutting, burning, and soldering, as necessary, to accomplish work assignment. 

  • ​Maintain logs, records, charts, etc., as required. Maintain certification and/or licenses required by State or local authorities. 

  • ​Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of job-related documents, such as Work Orders, time sheets and safety reports. Job-related documentation requires inputting and processing information from paper Work Orders into digital systems. 

  • ​Ensure, promote, and maintain health and safety practices/compliances at site and within the workplace. 

  • ​Any other reasonable duties as requested​ 

 

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: 

Personnel are required to be medically fit to work and safely complete all physical tasks associated with the role in which they are employed. This includes but is not limited to being able to carry and control moderate to heavy loads and being able to safely traverse and access maintenance environments which may be uneven or cramped.​ 

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): 

Minimum Essential 

  • ​Strong understanding of Work Health Safety (WHS) Act, and EHS policies & procedures; 

  • ​Demonstrated understanding and experience working within Facility Maintenance or similar technical environment; 

  • ​Strong understanding of equipment maintenance requirements (preventive, predictive, & corrective); 

  • ​Demonstrated high level of problem solving, decision making and analytical skills; 

 

Desirable 

  • ​Enterprise Resource Planning experience. (SAP)  

  • ​Microsoft Office Suite 

  • ​Proficient level of computer skills​ 

 

Security Clearance Required: 

​​Minimum Active U.S. Secret or Australian Negative Vetting (NV1) equivalent Department of Defense Security Clearance and ability to maintain that clearance. Depending on ongoing mission needs and access the role requires, the candidate may be required to obtain a higher U.S. Top Secret or Australian Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) clearance. 

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Minimum Years of Experience: 

  • 4 years post trade experience 

Required Certifications: (if needed) 

Minimum Essential 

  • ​Australian candidates must hold and be able to maintain an Australian "Journeyman" Plumbers and Drainers Licence,  

  • ​US candidates must hold and maintain a minimum of a US State "Journeyman’s" License  

  • ​US candidates from Arizona must hold and maintain a US State "Contractors" License. 

  • ​White Card (Construction Induction 

Desirable 

  • ​Working at Heights  

  • ​First Aid/CPR  

  • ​Gas Fitters Licence  

  • ​Confined Spaces 

  • ​Forklift Licence  

  • ​Elevated Work Platform Licence​ 

STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS 

All personnel assigned shall be: 

  • At least 18 years of age. 

  • Able to fluently read, write and speak English 

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This position is designated as a safety sensitive position. 

​As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  ​ 

Other Responsibilities: 

Safety - 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. 

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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 policies pertaining to his/her job. 

​Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 

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