PSAB: Plumber (Water and Fuels Systems)

Title: PSAB: Plumber (Water and Fuels Systems)

Location: Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Clearance Type: Secret

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space, and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other federal agencies.

In compliance with the U.S. federal government’s vaccine mandate, only candidates who were fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or who have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB) Plumber/Water and Fuels Systems Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing plumbing, water, wastewater, fire suppression, and backflow prevention systems, and components, in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company.

These functions are to ensure the delivery of BASE OPERATING SUPPORT-INSTALLATION (BOS-I) services to the 378 Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), mission partners, and tenant units, including transient, temporary duty (TDY), permanent party, and rotational personnel as well as five (5) remote Army sites at PSAB, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position shall function as an integral team member, cooperating with and supporting U.S. deployed forces, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and shall share information with other integral team members as required.
• Reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and direction from the Foreman or General Foreman.
• Installs, services, and repairs all facets of plumbing from water heaters, urinals, toilets, and shower units.
• Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to lower level craftsmen and may reassign work delegated from supervisor.
• Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities.
• Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes in support of construction and maintenance activities.
• Assembles pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.
• Cuts openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.
• Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Hangs steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
• Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets.
• Installs underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems and extends piping to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems.
• Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
• Measures, cuts, and threads pipe using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters and pipe-threading machines.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Knowledge of water heaters, pop-off valves or relief valves, and heating elements related to water heaters.
• Studies building plans and inspects structures to assess material and equipment needs to establish the sequence of pipe installations and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
• Reviews blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
• Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
• Performs other duties and activities as directed.
• Ensures the successful delivery of services to 4,000 personnel, plus or minus 10%.

MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:

• May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions that require the wear of hard hats, gloves, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, safety glasses, and other personal protection equipment (PPE); may be required to push, pull, and lift heavy equipment.
• Use of Land Mobile Radios, cell phones, laptops, and other devices to maintain contact and accountability of work activities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Work will be indoors and outdoors.
• Exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, and chemicals may occur.
• Overtime and shift work may be required depending on contractual needs as well as occasional to frequent travel.
• Employee must comply with all Federal, State, and Local regulations and published Company work rules as well as written instructions.
• Task-specific work environment training may be provided.
• Must be prepared to function in a wartime or contingency environment to support U.S. interests.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Physical requirements include lifting up to 35 lbs, team lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, stooping, stretching, and bending.
• Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as hearing and eye protection, hard hat, and steel-toed boots as well as Individual Protective Equipment (IPE) which may include but not limited to Level III plus/IV Individual Body Armor with both front and back ballistic plates, ACH helmet, clothing (undergarments, shirts and pants and/or coveralls), reflective vests/belts, sound suppression devices, etc.
• Day-to-day physical requirements may involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs. frequently, etc.
• Work requires moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred USAF AFSC 3E4X1 Water and Fuels Systems Maintenance.
• Completion of USAF AFSC 3E4X1 Water and Fuels Systems Maintenance or other equivalent DOD school is highly desired.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U.S. Driver's License.
• Must possess a passport book (not passport card) with at least 13 months of remaining validity AND 6 blank visa/stamp pages remaining.
• Must have and maintain a valid U.S. SECRET Security Clearance.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Candidate must also meet CENTCOM MOD-15 theater requirements.

Experience:

• 4 years’ experience delivering DOD BASE OPERATING SUPPORT-INSTALLATION (BOS-I) or similar work in an overseas or contingency environment. USAF experience is Highly Desired.

Skills:

• Pro-active, well organized, results-oriented, and team player.
• Computer skills include a good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able and willing to work periods of long hours to meet mission requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Experience in contingency environments as well as knowledge & experience working with government contracts.