Plumber - MCAS Iwakuni Contract

About the role

Amentum is hiring a plumber on a contract based in Japan, primarily aboard MCAS Iwakuni, to support a Base Operations & Support contract. The position provides operational mission support and is non-hybrid, with traditional in-person attendance. It is a full-time role of at least eight hours per day, five days per week, with on-call availability after hours and during weekends and holidays.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, test, repair and modify plumbing systems, equipment, fixtures and infrastructure to meet specifications and comply with the International Plumbing Code or Uniform Plumbing Code.
• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections and installations.
• Install, test and repair backflow prevention assemblies.
• Repair equipment for which specifications or technical manuals are missing or incomplete.
• Work as part of a small multi-functional, multi-national trades team and assist other tradesmen when needed.
• Train less experienced personnel through on-the-job instruction.
• Complete inspections and reports in Maximo, advise the supervisor on progress and material and labour needs, and review ROMs, SOWs, RFPs and AHAs.
• Help with emergency, urgent, corrective and preventive maintenance, sometimes outside normal hours, weekends or holidays.
• Carry out general administrative tasks and drive a company-provided vehicle on the installation.

Required profile

• Two years of plumbing experience in operations and maintenance, or a current State Journeyman Plumber license or card (national equivalent).
• Minimum two years of documented experience in piping, fixture installation and service and repair of plumbing systems.
• High school diploma or GED at minimum.
• English as primary language, with oral and written skills sufficient to communicate with employees, management and the client; interpretation or translation may be needed in an English-Japanese environment.
• Valid passport with at least 12 months remaining; in-country applicants must hold their own visa sponsorship or residency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Japanese driver's licence within 90 days of hire or a SOFA licence, and to drive a company vehicle on Japanese roads.
• SOFA dependents must obtain the approved request to engage in commercial activity or private employment in Japan through the Staff Judge Advocate at MCAS Iwakuni.

Required skills

• Current knowledge of the International Plumbing Code and/or Uniform Plumbing Code.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings and specifications.
• Physical ability to climb in and out of equipment, crawl, work outdoors in austere conditions and lift items up to safety regulations.
• Teamwork, sound judgment and problem-solving based on specifications, safety and codes.