Carpenter, Lead in Basrah Iraq

Employer: PAE
Location: Iraq 

This is a trades’ supervisory position, based at the Consulate General (CG) Basrah, Iraq and will be associated with the Operations and Maintenance (O&M;) Section. The selected candidate will be responsible for assigning and supervising CG Basrah carpentry, locksmith and painting requirements. This position reports to the CG Basrah O&M; Manager. The duties and
responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
DUTIES:

• Become proficient in the use and completion of work orders (WO) produced by the Global Maintenance Management System (GMMS) or Work Orders for Windows (WOW)
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of:
• O&M; contract (SAQMMA-12-D-0165)
• Request for Proposal (SAQMMA-12-R-0012-A001)
• C.4.M Carpenter Services
• CG Basrah Ramp-Up Plan (RUP)
• O&M; Plan
• Program Management Plan (PMP)
• Safety Plan
• Quality Control Plan (QCP)
• Fire Emergency Plan
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of PAE carpentry services, including:
• Check-in, check-out and Make-Ready procedures for CG Basrah housing
• Furniture repairs
• Painting
• Fire and Emergency Action Plans
• Key tracking procedures
• Service Desk and work orders
• Logistics and warehousing procedures
• Vehicle operations and maintenance procedures
• Develop and maintain locksmith assignments, painting and equipment inventories in the GMMS or on Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Prepare and submit detailed reports on scheduled, unscheduled and emergency carpentry WO for the O&M; Manager
• Prepare additional reports and perform additional duties as assigned by the O&M; Manager

EXPERIENCE:

• The Lead Carpenter must have a minimum of five years compatible carpentry and supervisory experience, at a Journeyman level, in an overseas environment
• Experience performing quality painting and repair or replacement of windows, doors, locks, wood furniture and carpentry-related light construction work
• Ability to work effectively with multi-national staff and demanding customers

REQUIRED:

• Education: A high school diploma (or GED) and a vocational diploma in carpentry or completion of an Apprentice program with a Journeyman certificate is required
• Security Vetting: Ability to obtain a favorable MRPT certification prior to being hired is required for the position. Must maintain eligibility at the required certification level for the duration of the contract
• Language Skills: Strong, professional, oral and written English communication skills
• Citizenship: US Citizenship is not required for this position
• Medical: Favorable passage of a drug screen and physical examination

DESIRED:

• Relevant overseas contract experience
• Experience working with PAE

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of all principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility
• Experience providing excellent customer services
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Expert computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team
• Must have the ability to be innovative and be an agent for change
• Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information

"PAE is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace"

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