Facilities Mechanic Plumbing Specialist

Job Description
This position will report directly to the Facilities Plant Engineering Supervisor and will have direct responsibility to service and maintain a wide variety of plumbing systems throughout the facility. This position may also require local coordination and oversight of plumbing contractors during construction and maintenance projects. The facilities sit in Wayne and Totowa, NJ and are approximately 375,000 square feet of office, lab and manufacturing space.

At BAE Systems our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Aerospace and Mission Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future and you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” We are excited for you to come join our Plant Engineering Team!

The successful candidate must have strong communication skills, be self-motivated and capable of working in a collaborative team environment. The successful candidate shall have experience and strong technical knowledge in industrial processes and building operations.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Installs and maintains various facility piping systems including but not limited to fire protection, process and building heating systems, steam heating systems, potable water, compressed air, process gases and domestic water systems.

2. Determines defects in, repairs, and maintains heating, water, and drainage systems in industrial or commercial establishments. Inspects high-pressure, air, steam, water, and gas systems to ascertain malfunctions.

3. Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, water heaters and hot water tanks: mends or replaces burst or leaky pipes: tests joints and pipe systems for leaks: opens clogged drains: measures, cuts, threads, bends, reams, and installs pipe and pipe fittings. Uses plumber's tools such as snakes, wrenches, plungers, pipe threaders, etc.

4. Must be capable and skilled in troubling shooting components associated with steam and condensate systems. These systems include but are not limited to fuel, feed-water, condensate, valves, pumps, and pressure reducing stations.

5. Performs annual maintenance on boilers in order to ensure that they are ready for State Inspection.

6. Responsible for ensuring that all work is performed and completed as specified by contract, engineering drawings/specifications and applicable codes.

7. Must be able to operate within a computerized maintenance work order system. Qualified candidate must be able to log work performed, provide a brief explanation of the problem and summarize what was replaced and or repaired.

8. May be required to clean and service equipment that may contain hazardous substances and to participate in the sorting and accumulation of hazardous waste materials in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.

9. May be required to participate on special teams including but not limited to emergency and medical response teams, and willing to participate in the on-call coverage for the facility.

10. Maintains knowledge of local codes.

11. Extensive knowledge of preventive maintenance.

12. Strong familiarity with lockout/tagout and applicable safety procedures

13. Ability to read and interpret pipe drawings, blueprints and schematics

14. Strong ability to coordinate with other trades.

15. Knowledge of utility shutdown planning.

16. Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested.

Benefits of Working at BAE Systems

1. 9/80 work schedule. Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend with the off-Friday.

2. Competitive tuition reimbursement benefits for both undergraduate and graduate degree pursuits. BAE Systems will reimburse up to $12,000 annually for approved undergraduate degree programs, and $15,000 annually for approved graduate degree programs

3. Various outreach and multicultural groups that are all part of a well-established employee resource group that is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees

4. Robust and competitive medical and retirement benefit options to select from

5. Innovative and rewarding career opportunities

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Requires a High School diploma and at least 3 years of commercial/industrial experience in the Plumbing trade.
- Basic computer skills to maintain site reports, spreadsheets, preventative maintenance logs, and operate within a computerized maintenance work order system.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- New Jersey Journeyman’s Plumbing License
- Black Seal Boiler License

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72019 - $115230

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.