Plumber / Backflow Technician

at  Amentum

MINIMUM POSITION KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Minimum of five (5) year’s previous experience as a Plumber.
• Be certified IAW AFMAN 32-1067 and Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 62-550.
• High school diploma or equivalent training & experience.
• Ability to read and write English is required.
• Solid communications skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Must be a USN for this position.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and passport.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Operate, maintain, and repair water and fuels systems, ensure that AAAF has safe drinking water and establish and maintain a comprehensive Cross-Connection Control Program. Shall operate, maintain, and repair wastewater systems, oil/water separators, and grease traps to ensure proper function and to prevent environmental issues. This position is in support of the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP) and is located at Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield (AAAF).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fills in as the WFSM Lean in their absence.
• Operate, maintain, and repair potable and fire water distribution systems including wells, reservoirs, booster stations, storage tanks, pump stations, cathodic protection units, chlorinating units, surge tanks, hydrants, sprinkler systems, and related distribution infrastructure IAW AFMAN 32-1067.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive Cross-Connection Control Program to identify, isolate, record, and correct cross-connections and other potential sources of potable-water distribution-system contamination IAW AFMAN 32-1067, FAC 62-555.360, and AWWA Manual M14.
• Perform cross-connection inspections and prevent backflow of all water systems and equipment in the cross-connection program.
• Operate, maintain, and repair water systems IAW HN standards, Environmental Final Governing Standards, and AFMAN 32-1067.
• Operate, install, test, inspect, and repair backflow prevention devices IAW UFC 3-230-02 and AFI 32-2001.
• Exercise all water main valves at least annually.
• Perform water flow tests as directed by the Government IAW UFC 3-230-02.
• Operate and maintain the water collection and processing systems (e.g., reverse osmosis plants, salt-water pump systems) to ensure a continuous supply of potable water.
• Disinfect water in the event of water line breaks that decrease water line pressure IAW ANSI/AWWA C651 standard, latest edition. Use bacteriological test to sample the water after repair to certify that water sampled is free of coliform bacteria contamination with zero discrepancies allowed.
• Update and maintain the Facility Power Module (FPM) database module within APIMS or current Government System on Fire Pump Operation and Maintenance (O&M) to fulfill the requirements IAW AFMAN 32-1062, AFMAN 32-7002 and Unified Facilities Criteria 3-540-07.
• Operate, maintain, and repair wastewater systems and related infrastructure, oil and water separators, and grease traps IAW current industrial and municipal standards, DoD directives, HN standards, and Environmental Final Governing Standards.
• Collect and dispose of recyclable oil, wastewater, and by- products from oil and water separators.
• Operate and maintain facility plumbing systems which include water distribution lines, sanitary sewage lines, water heaters, solar water heaters, interior roof drainage components, distribution boxes, valves, piping, fittings, fixtures, gauges, vents, and roof jacks.
• Perform unscheduled emergency or critical plumbing work.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

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 job.
This position is pending contract award.
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