Plumber Technician
About The Position
The Plumber Technician provides technical oversight, inspection, and quality assurance support for plumbing systems on federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas. The selected candidate will review plumbing system installations, evaluate compliance with applicable codes and contract requirements, conduct inspections and testing, and provide technical recommendations throughout the construction process. Working closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and government representatives, the Plumber Technician will help ensure plumbing systems are designed, installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with project specifications, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), and applicable federal standards.
Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must pass a federal background review and drug screen
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid Plumbing License required
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in plumbing installation, inspection, testing, or construction oversight.
- Thorough knowledge of International Plumbing Code (IPC), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and applicable plumbing standards.
- Experience reviewing construction plans, specifications, shop drawings, and technical documentation.
- Experience conducting inspections, acceptance testing, and commissioning of plumbing systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations.
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Strong communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Technical training in plumbing preferred.
- Experience supporting federal, Department of Defense (DoD), USACE, or military construction projects preferred.
- Experience with healthcare, administrative, warehouse, barracks, or other large institutional facilities preferred.
- OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Establish a thorough understanding of requirements of International Plumbing Codes and UFC.
- Attend all meetings to discuss related features of work to ensure project success at every level.
- Perform BCOES and plan in hand reviews with teammates by applying lessons learned from experience.
- Schedule and conduct plumbing systems inspections of the different facilities and surveys of facilities (including pre-construction, during construction, and post construction) to identify potential fire risks.
- Perform inspections in compliance with approved documentation on all assigned projects.
- Evaluate work practices, procedures, and physical conditions to determine compliance with accepted plumbing codes and contract requirements.
- Prepare detailed technical reports concerning plumbing features of work including corrective action to be taken to correct deficient conditions.
- Provide guidance and recommend changes to work practices and procedures, facility design, construction features, and plumbing features of work.
- Schedule and conduct final acceptance tests of newly installed plumbing systems.
- Review submittits to provide constructive comments, achieving acceptable documentation of planned installation.
- Evaluate and respond to RFIs and review scopes of work for any field changes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
