Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science,securityand sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentlessambitionand boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety,collaborationand well-being are integral to success.

Under the supervision of Lead Power Plant Mechanic, isrequiredtomaintainall mechanical equipment within the Power Plant. Schedule regular maintenance and address irregular maintenance of generators within the plant and at field locations. Work closely with linemen and other infrastructure personnel to resolve issues. Participate in goal-setting processes and strategic planning for mission support with Lead Power Plant Mechanic. Contribute to a safe working environment byparticipatingin employee trainings and identification and mitigation of environmental and job hazards. Maintain effective communications between departments. Routinelyutilizeindependent judgment and discretion to solve problems andidentifypotential issues.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe workplace program and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

• Complies withall ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements, goals,policiesand procedures.  Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legaldocumentation.  

• Performs preventive maintenance on primary Power Plant generators, remote site and airfield generatorsand various emergency generators.

• Performs on-site troubleshooting,repairsand overhauls of generator engines.

• Responds to station power outages and equipment failures asrequired

• Willingness to carry a radio or pager for after hour’s callout’s

• Completes maintenance records and documents all maintenance performed andmaintainsoperating logbooks and databases asrequired

• Schedules diesel engine/generator operationsin order tomaintaina 3000-hour spread between engines.

• Operates Power Plant equipment in an efficient and economical manner.

• Coordinates with the Utilities Supervisor or their on-ice representative to order repair and/or spare parts, maintenance parts, assemblies,toolsand consumables.

• Maintains control of plant tools, manuals, repair parts,assembliesandconsumables. 

• Maintainsinventory accuracy at 98% or better.

• Ability to work alone or within a team depending on situation.

• Trains Power PlantOperator’son mechanical equipment as directed.

• Ability to cover Power Plant Operator shift / rounds asrequired

• Advises the Utilities Supervisor or their on-ice representative of the status of power production equipment and systems.

• Supports the achievement of ASC metrics, whether metrics are directly or indirectly affected by this position’s work activities.

• Evaluates job hazards and communicates information to staff verbally and in writing through various venues, including weekly and/or daily crew meetings.

• Interprets project taskingutilizingdesign drawings,specificationsand diagrams.

• Communicates professionally, both orally and in writing, with their superiors and peers as needed to relay information they needin order tobe successful in their jobs. This includes, but is not limited to, staff meetings, performance appraisals, job requirements, division metrics, projects, Quality Standard Procedures, and safety practices.

• May berequiredto work outside on various jobsites in extremecold weatherand environmentally challenging conditions.

• Interacts with other partner companies, the National Science Foundation,militaryand other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person. Is kind, courteous,cooperativeand professionalat all times

• Participate in dormitory chores while deployed to Antarctica.

• Performs other duties asrequired

RequiredEducation, Experience, Certificates and Licenses

• High School diploma orGED

• Minimum three (3) years’ experiencerequiredin diesel powered generators, marine diesel engines, or industrial diesel engines.

ExpectedSkills and Competencies:

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once isrequired  

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the maintenance and repair of diesel electric generating equipment isrequired

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, hazards, and safety precautions related to diesel engines and diesel engine driven electric generators isrequired

• Ability tomaintaina professional attitude and to work efficiently in a stressful environment isrequired

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• High school graduate or GED

• Previousexperience with remote Polar Logistics operations

• Previousmechanical experience on 1MW and larger diesel engine/generators is highly preferred.

• PreviousField Service experience is highly preferred.

• Experience with Caterpillar documentation and software (ET, SIS) is preferred

• Working comprehension of electrical distribution, control panels and medium voltage switchgear is preferred.

• Experience working with remote field generators is preferred.

• Training,certificationor experience on Caterpillar 3500 / 3600 series engines 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

• No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC): Must be able to obtain andmaintainfacility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Safety- Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaininga safe work environment. Asappropriate, each employeeis responsible forcompleting all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddyaid responsibilities,participatingin emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality- Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance- Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining tojob.

We are an equal opportunityemployerand all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amentum is a drug free workplace.