Remote Journeyman Plumber - Prudhoe Bay

The Remote Journeyman Plumber maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, remodels, or constructs industrial plumbing systems, various piping systems, hydronic heating systems, various air handling systems, envirovac toilet units, various pumps, and plumbing equipment.

All duties are to be performed in accordance with NMS’ mission, vision, and values.

This is a remote rotational position on Alaska's North Slope with a 3-weeks-on, 3-weeks-off schedule.

You'll work 84 hours per week during your three-week rotation, then enjoy three full weeks off, meaning you only work about half the year.

The starting pay is $114,000 per year, offering a unique opportunity to earn a strong income while enjoying extended time off between rotations.

• Repairs and installs equipment and systems associated with remote envirovac stations including water and wastewater pumping, storage and distribution systems.
• Repairs and maintains gas and diesel fired heating systems.
• Repairs and maintains gas distribution systems, pressure devices and furnace appliances as well as kitchen, laundry and boiler room appliances.
• Tests, maintains, and repairs fire suppression systems including high volume pumping equipment and circulating pumps.
• Studies building plans and other materials to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
• Inspects structures to lay out proper work procedures.
• Cuts, threads, bends, and installs or repairs a wide variety of pipes (includes medical gas systems).
• Assembles and installs valves, fittings, and various pipes.
• Tests various systems for proper operation, assembly, or to diagnose problems.
• May perform a variety of other duties required to maintain and operate commercial or industrial facilities.
• May also be designated as a Remote Plumber I, II, or III.
• Attends daily safety tool box meetings and is required to do job safety evaluations for each job.
• Notify supervisor is safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.
• Must have completed a formal training program relating to the plumbing industry.
• Must have at least five (5) years’ verifiable industrial plumbing experience which demonstrates knowledge of water distribution systems, wastewater systems, industrial high volume pumping equipment, gas distribution systems, pressure devices, gas and diesel fired heating systems and furnace appliances, appliances used in industrial kitchens, laundries, and boiler rooms, fire suppression systems, and the state plumbing codes.