Amentum

Plumber

Iwakuni, Japan FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Plumber at Amentum. Skills: Plumbing, repair, maintenance, installation. Perform the full range of work involved in repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing of plumbing related units and systems. Troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and modifies special purpose systems”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

communication and problem-solving skills; sound judgment and make independent decisions; solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems; make frequent technical decisions based on specifications, safety, and governing codes

Eligibility Requirements

On-call rotation with after-hours response to emergency work orders, willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum, willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors, Candidate must possess a valid passport of home country with a minimum of 12 months remaining to expiration date, Will be expected to obtain a company-sponsored Japanese Work Visa if not currently a resident of Japan, Position requires the applicant to drive in the performance of work duties, Applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Japanese Driver License and be able to operate a Company provided motor vehicle on MCAS Iwakuni, Transportation is not provided to locally hired personnel for the purpose of commute to and from the workplace, Non-locally hired are expected to obtain and maintain the legal ability to operate a Company provided vehicle both on and off the installation for the purpose of commute and/or on-site transportation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Four (4) years Plumbing experience in operations and maintenance services, current State Journeyman Plumber license or Journeyman Plumber card (or National equivalent)

Nice to Have

Knowledge in the discipline of operations and maintenance projects in an international environment, Experience working with SOW, plumbing diagrams and blueprints, Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System

What You'll Do.

Perform the full range of work involved in repair

and servicing of plumbing related units and systems

and modifies special purpose systems

Performs preventative maintenance services

Troubleshoots and repairs equipment for which specifications and technical manuals do not exist or have large gaps

or repaired systems to ensure specifications and equipment performance requirements are met

Act as the lead Plumbing Technician on assigned trains

Perform inspections and prepares written reports

and installation of plumbing piping

and perform maintenance on existing plumbing systems

Advise immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements

Use solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems

Proactively identify any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively

Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking

Take initiative to analyze a situation and to make frequent technical decisions based on specifications

Prepare instructional material and conduct instruction to subcontractors

Perform additional duties and projects as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work well as part of a team; working as part of a small multi-functional trade team; assist other tradesmen if/as needed to accomplish contract required work; Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking

Communication Scope

communication and problem-solving skills; Good organizational, time management, and communication skills; excellent oral and written communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate with employees, management, and the client

Full Job Description

A successful candidate will have strong communication and problem-solving skills to support a rewarding customer mission. He/she will perform the full range of work involved in the repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing of plumbing related units and systems. This is full time position providing operational mission support. _**Summary:**_ In addition to meeting the necessary qualifications the selected candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment. This position will be based in Japan, primarily at a customer location aboard MCAS Iwakuni in support of a Base Operations & Support contract with the Department of Defense (DoD)/Navy- Marine Corps. _**Performance Location:**_ The individual filling this position will be supporting Amentum on a contract for the US Department of Defense and working at the Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan. _**Working Environment:**_ The candidate will work on maintenance sites including exposure to the dangers inherent with traveling to and working on such sites. This is a non-SOFA assignment _**Work Schedule:**_ This position works eight hours/day five days a week minimum. On-call rotation with after-hours response to emergency work orders. _**Major Duties and Responsibilities:**_ * Work with a wide variety of commercial and industrial systems to include those which require that the employee troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and modifies special purpose systems. * Performs preventative maintenance services, repairs, inspections, installations etc. * Troubleshoots and repairs equipment such as that above for which specifications and technical manuals do not exist or have large gaps. * Tests installed, modified, or repaired systems to ensure that specifications and equipment performance requirements are met. * Will act as the lead Plumbing Technician on their assigned shift; Trains inexperienced personnel by giving on-the-job instructions and assistance. * The successful candidate will be working as part of a sm

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