Plumber, Pipefitter Journeyman

Amentum•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Plumber/Pipefitter Journeyman for the North of Las Vegas, NV area. This role provides plumbing and Liquid Fuels Maintenance for facilities and infrastructure. The position involves assembling, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures of water and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. It also includes installing and repairing plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, and dishwashers. Responsibilities extend to repairing and maintaining all plumbing by replacing components in leaky faucets, mixing valves, check valves, and both manual and automatic flushometers. The role requires the ability to mend interior/exterior pipes made of PVC, PEX, copper, asbestos cement, cast iron, galvanized, and black iron using methods such as soldering, appropriate clamps, threaded, push-to-connect, and mechanical joint fittings. Additionally, the plumber must be capable of opening clogged drains using various methods like plungers, manual and power snake machines. Maintaining all plumbing and pipe fitting systems and associated components to be operational according to the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) is crucial. The position also entails performing a variety of maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings, requiring government certifications, skills, and knowledge for plumbing and liquid fuels maintenance.

Requirements

Journeyman (Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a plumber, acquired through training and/or experience under a formal apprenticeship or 4 years (8000) hours of substantiated experience. A minimum of 5 years of verifiable work experience is required.
Must be willing to achieve certifications according to government requirements.
High school diploma or GED
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have normal color vision, freedom from fear of heights and confined spaces.
Must have CPR/First-Aid Card and stay proficient in CPR
Must be able to research, specify, and order materials
Ability to read and understand blueprints, work orders, inspection reports and specifications.
Must have the ability to weld, braze and solder
OSHA-10 card, Construction Industry UA 21 (Carbon Steel) certification
Must have computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Project
No rehires, unless approved by local HR/LR and CE Manager
Must be able to meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain the required government Top Secret security clearance (US citizenship required to obtain a government clearance).
Must pass pre-hire drug screening and Fit-for-Duty physical.
Must be able to work in a remote location with limited medical personnel and facilities.
Must be able to listen with comprehension to assist customers with problems.
Ability to use good judgment and common sense when performing job functions, ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to be punctual, patience to work under sometimes stressful conditions, lifting weight up to fifty (50) pounds is required.
Must comply with all Safety practices and Environmental regulations.
Must be able to climb and work off of ladders, elevated platforms, and wear fall arrest gear.
Must have normal color vision, freedom from fear of heights and confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Installation, operation and maintenance of hot water boilers up to 250 horsepower, operation of hot tapping machine and water leak detection machines.
May require a respirator

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies liquid fuel storage, distribution, and dispensing systems.
Plan piping/tubing system layouts, installations or repairs according to specifications.
Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings and related machines and equipment, following specifications using hand and power tools.
Install, repair, maintain, and replace water/steam lines, valves, radiators, heaters, storage and condensate tanks, steam traps, control valves, fittings, expansion joints and steam pressure systems.
Measure and mark pipes for cutting threading and welding.
Bend pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending by hand.
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water and waste distribution systems.
Select and insert precut pieces of a variety of tubing, pipes and fittings in holes.
Connect tubing/piping and fittings using solder, glues, torch, to form sewer, drain, and water/steam lines.
Remove and replace worn components.
Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation or other methods.
Install/recondition small steam/hot water boilers and auxiliary equipment.
Work in cooperation with other trades and laborers to ensure that all specifications, procedures and policies are met, to ensure efficient completion of any project.
Provide adequate services, to ensure that all water/steam systems and waste drains are installed, repaired and maintained to meet all standards of building codes safely.
Maintain record of time and materials used on jobs and complete job orders.
Work under general supervision and from oral instructions, preventive maintenance program plans, work orders, emergency calls, layout sketches, blueprints, drawings, specifications, or similar guidance.
Review Task Hazard Analysis (THA's) prior to assigned duties and follow Safety Data Sheet guidelines for handling, storage, and disposal of Hazardous Materials.
Work is subject to in progress and final inspections to ensure compliance with instructions and quality of workmanship.
Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.
Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
May be required to work overtime.
Be at work when scheduled and maintain a good attendance record.
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.
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.
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.