• Lead Master Plumber

    KBR (Chantilly, VA)


    Title:

    Lead Master Plumber

     

    Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

     

    KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

    + Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

    + Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

     

    Who You Are

     

    Reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and direction from the Foreman or General Foreman. May provide some Plumbing Foreman responsibilities on smaller projects. Reads and interprets instructions and documentation and plans work activities. Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site. Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems in support of plant construction and maintenance activities. Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to lower-level craftsmen and may reassign work delegated by supervisor. Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities. Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties and activities as directed.

     

    This is a contingent position based on contract award

     

    What You’ll Do

    As a Master Plumber, you will:

    + Install and maintain plumbing systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

    + Read blueprints and design specifications to layout the plumbing system.

    + Diagnose complex plumbing issues and provide effective solutions.

    + Supervise and train junior plumbers.

    + Maintain Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure that all installations and repairs meet or exceed the set standards.

    + Facilitate Team Communication: Ensure clear and consistent communication within the team and with other project stakeholders to keep everyone informed and aligned on project goals and updates.

    + Other duties as required

    Qualifications:

    + Valid master plumber's license.

    + Backflow certification preferred.

    + 5+ years of experience in plumbing work, including management experience.

    + In-depth knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations.

    + Strong problem-solving and management skills.

    + High School Diploma or GED: Required as a basic educational foundation.

    + Attention to Detail: Precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with safety standards.

    + Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions, technologies, and requirements.

    + Decision-Making Ability: Strong decision-making skills to resolve issues quickly and effectively under pressure.

     

    Clearance: Must possess an active U.S Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required. Willingness to take a polygraph and upgrade clearance as required.

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    Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

     

    KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.