Lead Journeyman Steamfitter – Kodiak, AK, US

Lead Journeyman Steamfitter

Department: Facilities Operations Management
Location: Kodiak, AK, US

NIKA is hiring for a Lead Journeyman Steamfitter for a base operations support services contract in Kodiak, AK!

Named a “Top Workplace” by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with the value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• The Lead Journeyman Steamfitter will supervise, evaluate, plan, and participate in the mechanical day-to-day operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the base steam utility system, building/facility distribution system(s) and equipment.
• The Lead Journeyman Steamfitter will serve as the primary supervisor, technician, and technical resource for the steam utilities and building systems.
• Ensure that all required maintenance and repair efforts, including those that CHP operators and mechanics cannot take care of themselves, are identified, initiate documentation (work requests and notifications in accordance with the PWS or Government work control center calls), and provide repairs and modifications.
• All necessary maintenance or repairs (as either operations maintenance, repairs, service work, or work requests) shall be accomplished in an appropriate and timely fashion. In all cases, maintenance and repairs shall be performed as necessary to prevent undue wear and tear, prolong the useful life of equipment and systems, and promote the most efficient and economical performance.

Required Skills

• Must currently hold a State of Alaska Steamfitter Journeyman certification of fitness per 8 AAC 90.130.
• Minimum 10 years documented experience as a steamfitter where working on steam systems.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience supervising other workers who monitor, operate, maintain, and repair steam systems as well as associated equipment.
• Familiarity with and knowledge of the mechanical codes and best practices with regard to steam systems.
• Knowledge of the safety hazards and necessary safety precautions connected with steam systems.

NIKA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, NIKA takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.