Carpenter

Amentum • Baghdad • 6d ago

The LCC-A Carpenter will be based at one of two Amentum sites in Iraq and serve the Light Construction Crew under the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. This position will be responsible for rough and finished carpentry work. The Carpenter may work from blueprints, specifications, drawings, or verbal instructions. The Carpenter should be able to design, build, remodel, maintain, or repair various types of structures and will report to the LCC Project Manager. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

Planning and laying out of work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions, using a variety of carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments. Making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work.

Selecting materials necessary for the work.

Prepare and submit detailed reports on carpentry projects for the LCC Project Manager.

Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.

Provide information to these ESH and QA divisions as necessary.

Construct, remodel, retrofit, and/ or repair structures made of various materials, some of which may be wood, drywall, plaster, concrete, or brick.

Construct, and retrofit cabinets, tables, shelves, benches, partitions, flooring, doors, windows, and other types of furniture. May install and repair modular furniture.

May provide oversight of subcontractors, to ensure adherence to the State and Federal Code Requirements.

Should be able to provide assessments for: cost, time, and materials for carpentry projects.

Will have to perform routine reports of the daily Service Orders and tasks.

Complete records, maintain tools and equipment, and perform various clean-up activities.

May train or direct the work of other staff in the area.

Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED:

Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:

Five (5) years’ experience as a Carpenter.

State License or Certification from home state or equivalent combination of verifiable education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, which may require handling multiple tasks, at a given time.

Rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Knowledge of the principles and processes involved in the carpentry functions, at an overseas facility.

Experience providing excellent customer services.

Cross-cultural awareness, with an emphasis on international social behaviors.

Basic Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.

Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.

Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.

Education: A high school diploma (or GED).

Passport, Licenses and Certifications: As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages. Valid drivers’ license

Security Vetting: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.

Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.

DESIRED:

Previous related overseas experience is highly desirable.

Previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions is a plus.

Previous experience working with Amentum preferred

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS:

This position may be located in a war zone, in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment. Temperatures can reach 120- 130 degrees Fahrenheit/50-55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment, as well as willing and able to deploy to Iraq for extended periods. Work schedules are a minimum of 6 days per week and 10 hours per day, while some jobs have higher daily and weekly minimums. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.

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