Plumbing Supervisor

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Plumbing Supervisor for its site at the US Embassy in Caracas, supporting the DiPSS Venezuela BLS contract in support of the US Department of State. The supervisor oversees the plumbing team and carries out plumbing trade functions such as installation, maintenance and repair of equipment, reporting to the Chief Engineer.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace, comply with EHS and quality assurance requirements, and provide documentation to the relevant divisions.
• Supervise the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all plumbing systems in multiple buildings and living quarters, including the kitchen facility.
• Handle preventive maintenance, repairs and new installations of water systems, pumps, piping, fixtures, sewer and drain systems, fuel piping for generators and related equipment.
• Read blueprints and drawings, inspect structures for obstructions, coordinate with other trades, and lay out plumbing systems straight, plumb and on grade.
• Plan and estimate labour and materials, order supplies, track preventive maintenance, and keep accurate records of safety meetings, work hours, work orders, training and inventory.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, prepare digging and confinement permits and JHA forms, and work with plumbing foremen and leads to cover absences.

Required profile

• 2 years' experience as a Master Plumber, 10 years as a Journeyman Plumber, or equivalent state licensing; a current Master Plumber license (obtainable within 180 days).
• 3 years of supervisory experience in the plumbing trade.
• High school diploma or GED; satisfactory English; successful medical and dental exams.
• Valid driver's licence and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government clearance (US citizenship required).
• Desired: out-of-country experience, experience in harsh conditions, and experience with Amentum.

Required skills

• Expert knowledge of plumbing installations and repairs, including fixtures, pumps, sewage lift stations, grease traps and fuel piping.
• Experience with CPVC, PVC, PEX, copper, galvanized, steel and brass pipe and fittings.
• Use of drills, saws, grinders, threading equipment, drain cleaning equipment, portable pumps and air compressors.
• Knowledge of plumbing functions at an overseas facility and of backflow prevention and cross-connection control certification.
• Microsoft Word and Excel.