Amentum
Position Responsibilities
Directs the maintenance and repair of Antarctic equipment.
Functions as recognized technical expert in the field of Antarctic equipment maintenance and repair.
Performs extremely complex repairs on a broad range of equipment in the shop and in the field.
Responsible for corrective maintenance accomplishment as outlined by program management.
Directs the work of all skilled workers, administrators and helpers engaged in the repair and upkeep of assigned mobile and stationary equipment, associated tooling and materials, and supporting parts stock.
Ensures work request priorities are completed and adjusts tasking as mission requiresin order tomeet urgent needs.
Coordinates work requirements andassignspersonnel to specific tasks.
Executes and/or monitorsall in-progress work to ensure quality,timelycompletionand control of material.
Delegates assigned tasks andperformsinspections of all work in progresson a daily basis.
Documents work order progress andcommunicatesissues that arise with customers and management.
Maintains records of shop activities, on both individual work orders and permanent technical documentation.
Prepares andsubmitsreports on the progress of all new work projects, and individuals assigned.
Generates requisitions for supplies.Provides assessments of and recommendations for, equipment.
Supports achievement of ASC metrics, whether metrics can be directly or indirectly affected by this position’s activities.
Complies withASC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements andgoals,andensures that subordinate employees do the same.
Maintains and provides documentation to others as necessary to ensure adequate legal documentation.
Handles confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.)in accordance withmanagement policy.
Responsible for the training and development of the crew assigned, to include a healthy safety culture and an environment of technical competence and professional execution of a world-class maintenance program.
Responsible for the safety and accountability of the crew assigned, to includemaintaininga safe workplace program and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace
Performs other duties as required.
SPoTOnly
Operates heavy equipment for assigned traverse for no less than a 50-day duration to the South Pole and back at least once max twice.
Live and work in close quarters with up to 10 people for the duration of the traverse.
Field Camps Only
Diagnosestroubleshoots, repairs, andmaintainsconstruction,agricultureand heavy support equipment.
Diagnosestroubleshoots, repairs, andmaintainssmall engines and diesel fired heaters.
Performs service, maintenance,repairsand overhaulsin accordance withmanufacturers’ recommendations.
Analyzes and diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and electronic faults.
Live and work in close quartersfor the duration of the field season in a remote camp setting.
Operates heavy equipment for assigned traverse or camp.
Lifts,movesand/or installs heavy parts and assemblies safely, using basic tooling and PPE. May perform work outside in severe weather conditions.
Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
High School diploma or GED
Minimum of ten years of experience in machinery trades, including small engine, automotive or heavy equipment maintenance and repair, or relevantmechanical experience isrequired.
Two of the ten years’ experience must be in a supervisory or leadershipposition.
Expected Skills and Competencies
Knowledgeof sound mechanical practices as applied to commercial and special purpose equipment, using chemicals and tools, methods of handling heavy mechanisms, internal combustionenginesand electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Team player and group dynamics are of the utmost importance.
Preferred
Two years training at a technical school is preferred.
Physical and/or Other Requirements
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
Mustparticipatein community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safetyobjectives.
Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
Must be able to obtain andmaintainfacility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
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Directs the maintenance and repair of Antarctic equipment.
Functions as recognized technical expert in the field of Antarctic equipment maintenance and repair.
Performs extremely complex repairs on a broad range of equipment in the shop and in the field.
Responsible for corrective maintenance accomplishment as outlined by program management.
Directs the work of all skilled workers, administrators and helpers engaged in the repair and upkeep of assigned mobile and stationary equipment, associated tooling and materials, and supporting parts stock.
Ensures work request priorities are completed and adjusts tasking as mission requiresin order tomeet urgent needs.
Coordinates work requirements andassignspersonnel to specific tasks.
Executes and/or monitorsall in-progress work to ensure quality,timelycompletionand control of material.
Delegates assigned tasks andperformsinspections of all work in progresson a daily basis.
Documents work order progress andcommunicatesissues that arise with customers and management.
Maintains records of shop activities, on both individual work orders and permanent technical documentation.
Prepares andsubmitsreports on the progress of all new work projects, and individuals assigned.
Generates requisitions for supplies.Provides assessments of and recommendations for, equipment.
Supports achievement of ASC metrics, whether metrics can be directly or indirectly affected by this position’s activities.
Complies withASC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements andgoals,andensures that subordinate employees do the same.
Maintains and provides documentation to others as necessary to ensure adequate legal documentation.
Handles confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.)in accordance withmanagement policy.
Responsible for the training and development of the crew assigned, to include a healthy safety culture and an environment of technical competence and professional execution of a world-class maintenance program.
Responsible for the safety and accountability of the crew assigned, to includemaintaininga safe workplace program and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace
Performs other duties as required.
SPoTOnly
Operates heavy equipment for assigned traverse for no less than a 50-day duration to the South Pole and back at least once max twice.
Live and work in close quarters with up to 10 people for the duration of the traverse.
Field Camps Only
Diagnosestroubleshoots, repairs, andmaintainsconstruction,agricultureand heavy support equipment.
Diagnosestroubleshoots, repairs, andmaintainssmall engines and diesel fired heaters.
Performs service, maintenance,repairsand overhaulsin accordance withmanufacturers’ recommendations.
Analyzes and diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and electronic faults.
Live and work in close quartersfor the duration of the field season in a remote camp setting.
Operates heavy equipment for assigned traverse or camp.
Lifts,movesand/or installs heavy parts and assemblies safely, using basic tooling and PPE. May perform work outside in severe weather conditions.
Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
High School diploma or GED
Minimum of ten years of experience in machinery trades, including small engine, automotive or heavy equipment maintenance and repair, or relevantmechanical experience isrequired.
Two of the ten years’ experience must be in a supervisory or leadershipposition.
Expected Skills and Competencies
Knowledgeof sound mechanical practices as applied to commercial and special purpose equipment, using chemicals and tools, methods of handling heavy mechanisms, internal combustionenginesand electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Team player and group dynamics are of the utmost importance.
Preferred
Two years training at a technical school is preferred.
Physical and/or Other Requirements
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
Mustparticipatein community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safetyobjectives.
Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
Must be able to obtain andmaintainfacility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
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