WEBVTT 1 00:00:07.200 --> 00:00:08.760 Plumbing and Heating Technicians, 2 00:00:08.760 --> 00:00:10.110 or PH Techs, are one 3 00:00:10.110 --> 00:00:12.450 of seven Construction Engineering positions 4 00:00:12.450 --> 00:00:14.550 that support the Canadian Armed Forces. 5 00:00:14.550 --> 00:00:16.740 They provide plumbing and heating engineering support 6 00:00:16.740 --> 00:00:19.290 to any operation at home or abroad. 7 00:00:19.290 --> 00:00:22.200 PH Techs play a vital role in ensuring Armed Forces members 8 00:00:22.200 --> 00:00:25.410 have the basic resources they require by installing 9 00:00:25.410 --> 00:00:29.220 and maintaining systems for plumbing, water supply, heating, 10 00:00:29.220 --> 00:00:31.290 fire suppression, gaseous fuel, 11 00:00:31.290 --> 00:00:32.123 and more. 12 00:00:32.123 --> 00:00:35.223 Whether they're working on an existing system 13 00:00:35.223 --> 00:00:37.560 or contributing to an entirely new build, 14 00:00:37.560 --> 00:00:40.230 Plumbing and Heating Technicians will often collaborate 15 00:00:40.230 --> 00:00:42.600 with the other Construction Engineering trades such 16 00:00:42.600 --> 00:00:45.491 as carpenters and electricians. 17 00:00:45.491 --> 00:00:46.324 When on deployment, 18 00:00:46.324 --> 00:00:48.120 PH Techs are the first in 19 00:00:48.120 --> 00:00:50.610 and the last out when setting up camp. 20 00:00:50.610 --> 00:00:52.530 They ensure water and heating are functioning 21 00:00:52.530 --> 00:00:55.290 to support the unit and overall mission. 22 00:00:55.290 --> 00:00:58.230 New Plumbing and Heating Technicians do not require any 23 00:00:58.230 --> 00:01:00.660 prior experience in the trade to join the military, 24 00:01:00.660 --> 00:01:02.370 as they receive extensive training 25 00:01:02.370 --> 00:01:04.238 to become fully qualified.