Plumber

Job Overview

The Plumber plays a crucial role within a versatile maintenance team, ensuring the efficient, safe upkeep and repair of infrastructure and essential systems at the Joint Defense Facility Pine Gap. This role demands expert handling of plumbing equipment and systems, with a focus on planning and daily coordination of maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction and upkeep of plumbing systems independently, adhering to all relevant codes, drawings, and instructions.
• Install, maintain, repair, modify, and test various plumbing systems including water supply, drainage, sprinkler systems, and more.
• Assist with maintenance tasks related to underground sewer and water lines.
• Assess and determine specifications for pipe materials and layout based on system requirements like pressure and substance type.
• Execute minor insulation repairs and routine plumbing diagnostics and fixes across multiple systems.
• Tackle complex plumbing failures beyond routine maintenance scope.
• Handle hazardous waste when required and use gas welding equipment for cutting and soldering tasks.
• Maintain accurate logs, certifications, and essential documentation such as work orders and safety reports.
• Uphold strict health and safety standards at the workplace.
• Perform any additional reasonable duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Solid grasp of Work Health and Safety legislation and environmental health & safety protocols.
• Experience in facility maintenance or comparable technical fields.
• Strong knowledge of equipment maintenance strategies including preventive, predictive, and corrective approaches.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning tools such as SAP or Archibus is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer literacy preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

• Australian applicants must hold and maintain a Journeyman Plumbers and Drainers Licence.
• US applicants must possess and uphold a minimum US State Journeyman’s License; Arizona candidates require a State Contractor's License.
• Mandatory Construction Induction (White Card).
• Additional certifications like Working at Heights, First Aid/CPR, Gas Fitting, Confined Spaces, Forklift, and Elevated Work Platform Licenses are desirable.

Experience & Physical Requirements

• Minimum of four years post-trade practical experience.
• Must be medically fit to perform physical duties including handling heavy loads and working in constrained or uneven environments.

Security & Employment Conditions

• Employment requires obtaining and maintaining NV1 security clearance, with progression to Top-Secret Positive Vetting or TS/SCI clearances as applicable.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years old and proficient in English reading, writing, and speaking.

Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance

• Complete work safely and comply fully with site EHS policies.
• Promptly report any unsafe conditions to supervisors or EHS management.
• Follow environmental and safety procedures of the JDFPG Handbook rigorously during tasks.
• Empowered to halt work if a job poses safety or environmental risks (Red-Carding).