Plumber - Summit Station

Polar Field Services, Inc. is looking to hire a seasonal Licensed Plumber - Arctic Plumbing Technician to perform field plumbing maintenance, repairs, and installation in Summit Station, Greenland. Are you an adventurous soul looking for a lucrative international position? Would you like to further your career in this essential skilled trade? Do you want to work for a unique company with a noble mission in a new and exciting remote location? If so, please read on!

This seasonal plumbing position earns a competitive wage of $2,400 - $2,850 per week. In addition, our Licensed Plumbers - Arctic Plumbing Technicians can enroll in our Pro Deal Discount program and receive an hourly health and welfare benefit of $4.22/hour for the first 40 hours worked each week (included in the weekly rate listed.). If you're ready to pack your bags and join our amazing international team, apply today!

ABOUT POLAR FIELD SERVICES, INC.

We are a rare company. Since 1999, we've been taking our clients wherever they need to go, no matter how remote the location or challenging the conditions may be. We plan their expeditions, keep them safe in places that are anything but, and supply food, shelter, power, water, and waste removal. We then return the site to such a pristine condition no one would ever know we were there. We haven't been everywhere. Just a lot of places most people haven't.

Our team is made up of skilled people who are passionate about supporting cutting-edge science and making a difference in our world. As thanks for their courage and hard work, we offer excellent compensation and outstanding benefits. We take our jobs seriously, but our company culture is relaxed, dog-friendly, and casually dressed. We are looking to add more adventurous souls to our team!

YOUR ADVENTURE AS A LICENSED PLUMBER

In this seasonal skilled trade position, you are a crucial part of our international field team. Each day, you diligently perform skilled plumbing work, including installing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of fixtures, equipment, and systems. Skillfully and efficiently, you assemble and maintain piping runs of various materials, including insulated piping runs for glycol and sewer transport. Your extensive knowledge serves you well as you promptly perform scheduled preventative maintenance on existing plumbing systems both inside and outside of our buildings.

Punctual and reliable, you consistently respond to emergency service calls as they come in, no matter the time. With great attention to detail, you read blueprints, plans, and specifications. You also perform material take-offs and plan for projects as needed. A competent leader, you occasionally direct the work of our helpers as well as utilize the assistance of other station personnel to make sure every task gets accomplished. Highly organized, you thoroughly document your hours worked, tasks performed, and materials used.

The climate may be frigid, but your drive to succeed is always burning, no matter what your surroundings throw at you! A team player, you always attend safety meetings and morning pre-task stretching sessions. You also readily assist your team with all aspects of camp support, including cooking, equipment operation, digging, and camp construction. No two days are the same, making your work exciting and rewarding. You love using your skilled trade expertise to make a difference for our important international mission!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED PLUMBER

We're searching for an empathetic, courteous person with the following qualifications:

• High school diploma OR equivalent
• Current journeyman or master plumber license
• 4+ years of documented experience in all phases of your trade, including piping, fixture installation, and service and repair
• Experience working with a variety of pipe materials and fittings, including copper, cross-linked polyethylene (PEX), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), galvanized steel, black iron, glass-fiber reinforced epoxy (GRE), and high-density polyethylene (HDPE)
• Knowledge about materials, methods, and appropriate tools to work on pipelines, pipe systems, and fixtures
• Knowledge about the Uniform Plumbing Code
• Valid driver's license and United States passport
• Willingness to work outside on various job sites in extreme weather conditions

Experience with the following job duties is preferred but not required:

• Experience working in remote and cold or polar environments
• Experience installing, repairing, and maintaining hydronic piping systems
• Experience constructing and maintaining commercial or industrial facilities
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you adaptable, especially during potentially volatile seasonal weather conditions? Are you organized and efficient? Can you easily analyze problems and formulate solutions? Are you a positive person who can relate well to people from varied backgrounds? If yes, you might just be perfect for this international skilled trade position!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A LICENSED PLUMBER - ARCTIC PLUMBING TECHNICIAN

This seasonal skilled trade position works 9-hour days, 6 days per week and enjoys Sunday off. Additional hours will occasionally be needed. The schedule for our Licensed Plumbers - Arctic Plumbing Technicians varies based on location, weather conditions, and work requirements.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR INTERNATIONAL SKILLED TRADE TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this seasonal plumbing job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 80127