Job Description

Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).PlumberForeman will supervise and performplumbingmaintenance or construction tasking, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisoror Assistant Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities(not all inclusive):

• Supervise the activities ofFacilitiesPlumbersand 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, andscheduled 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

• Assistwith ensuringaccuratematerial and labor charge code use, andaccuratetimecard 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

• Advisesupervisor 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 extremecold weather

• Routinelyutilizeindependent judgment and discretion toidentifypotential issues and solve problems

• Proactivelyidentifyany unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations and communicate them effectively

• Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking

• Learn andutilizecomputer-basedlabor, 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,specificationsand diagrams to carry out tasking

• Routinely inspect worksites and evaluate staff tasking

• Ensure staff attendance of required trainings andmaintainrecords of departmental trainings

• Evaluate andidentifyjob hazards and effectively communicate information to staff verbally and in writing through various venues, including weekly and daily crew meetings

• Responsible for providingtimelyperformance feedback to staff andtimelysubmission of end-of-season evaluations to Human Resources

• Provide suggestions and recommendations for re-hiring,terminationand 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 withmanagement policy and with the highest degree of professionalism

• Communicate professionally, both orally and in writing, with subordinates as needed to relay information they needin order tobe 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

• Assistwith the ordering of resupply materials for the department tomaintainadequate inventory on station

• Access, review, and approve employeeCostpointtimesheets and Maximo Work Orders

• Occasionallyutilizetheassistanceof other station personnel to complete tasking, orassistother trades or departments with their tasking

• Comply withall ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management andQuality Assurance requirements

• Implement andmaintainWork Center Safety Program andparticipatein 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 asrequired 

Required Education, Experience, Certificates, and Licenses

• High School diploma orGED

• A current JourneymanPlumberlicense (8,000 hour),ora current MasterPlumberlicense, or equivalentUnion membership in good standing.

• Minimumsixyears of documented experience in all phases ofthe plumbing tradeincludingpiping, fixture installation, and service, repair,designandlayout ofplumbingsystems

• Must have been in a lead, Foreman, or supervisory position for a minimum oftwoof thesixyears 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 effectivelyutilizecomputer-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 fittingssuch as(but not limited to)copper, PEX, PVC,Galvanized Steel, Black Iron, Glass-fiber Reinforced Epoxy (GRE), High DensityPolyethylene(HDPE)

• Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of hydronicpiping systems

• Experience in construction and maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities

• Certification asBackflow PreventionAssembly 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.

• Mustparticipatein community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safetyobjectives

• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States

• Must be able to obtain andmaintainfacility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work location.