Lead Journeyman Steamfitter

NIKA is hiring for a Lead Journeyman Steamfitter to support the Mission Support Client in Kodiak, AK. This role will sit fully onsite and may offer relocation for the right candidate. This position will operate under a CBA with the Teamsters 959 Union.

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 value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities. NIKA benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and an understanding of work/life balance.

Job Description:

• Supervises, evaluates, plans, and participates in the mechanical day-to-day operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the base steam utility system, building/facility distribution system(s) and equipment
• Serves as the primary supervisor, technician, and technical resource for the steam utilities and building systems.
• Ensures that all required maintenance and repair efforts, including those that CHP operators and mechanics cannot take care of themselves, are identified, initiate documentation (i.e., work requests and notifications in accordance with the PWS or Government work control center calls), and provide repairs, 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 economic performance.
• Must at minimum possess a current State of Alaska Steamfitter Journeyman certification of fitness per 8 AAC 90. 130.
• Shall have at minimum ten (10) years of documented experience as a steamfitter where working on steam systems.
• Minimum of three (3) years of 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.
• High school education or GED preferred
• Valid Alaska driver's license
• Must remain in good stand with the local Teamster 959 Union

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.