Job Description

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.Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Position Responsibilities

• Works with science teams at Field Camps to provide required support, troubleshoots issues, and is involved in decision-making. May handle and resolvedifficult situations, such as resource limitations.

• Identifiesand provides many logistical needs,including:inventory reporting, fuel deliveries, and snow melting.

• Assistsinmonitoringthe meteorological observation equipment and trainings.

• When in McMurdo, primary duties are to receive trainings and prepare cargo for camp. Weather delays may be experienced. When all camp specific tasks are complete, other departments may have tasking, which may be considered menial labor (dish washing, checking equipment, conducting inventories, shoveling,etc).

• Conducts daily communications with field camps or McMurdo Station related to resupply needs. Tracks and ensures required cargo is delivered when needed.

• Provides support to camp staff,assistinexpeditingrequired support from the various McMurdo operations.

• Depending on assigned location, may perform dutiessuch as:equipment operation, weather observations, fueling, andparticipatinginsearch andrescue operations.

• Responsible formaintaininga safe workplace program and ensuring safety is the highest priority in thework place

• Performs other duties asrequired 

Additionalduties may include the following: 

Cargo Responsibilities:

• Loads/unloadsaircraft  Communicates with loadmasters andaircraftpersonnel.

• Prepares cargo for movement.  May include packaging, labeling, weighing, and palletizing cargo.  Communicates priorities,weightsand sizes of cargo with Cargo Coordinators and Fixed Wing personnel.

• Assistswith waste retrograde and hazardous cargo identification - labeling and handling prior to shipping back to McMurdo Station via fixed wingaircraft Tracks and manifests hazardous waste.  Responsible for packaging and documenting hazardous cargo.

• Prepares and stages equipment andmaintainsstorage berms.

Operational Duties:

• May require operating snow cats,pistenbullies, and grooming equipment tomaintainaskiway

• May require operating snowmobiles and 4-wheelers

Fuels Responsibilities (where no dedicated fuels position exists):

• Performs fuel tests on aviation fuel.

• Performs fuel transfers, via pipe,hoseand tanks.  May refuelaircraft, buildings, and vehicles with hand or electric pump.

• Performs preventive maintenance tasks as directed.

• Tracks and reports quantities of fuel delivered to field and amounts given toaircraft

Galley Responsibilities:

• Develops andmaintainsa schedule of chores (e.g.cleaning, picking up trash) for camp personnel. 

• Provides support cooking, re-supply food planning, dishwashing, snow melting, andadditionalgalley tasks as needed.

Mechanical Responsibilities:

• Assistswith tracking maintenance and repair needs of all equipment in camp

• Assistswith operating small mechanical equipment, including chainsaws, drills,welderators,  etc. as appropriate

• Provides mechanicalassistancein the repair of vehicles and other equipment.

• Mayoperateslight equipment vehicles, such as snow mobiles, and tracked vehicles.  Maygroom around camp and runway.

• Assistsin the installation and maintenance of theskiwayas needed.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assistsin completion of end of season report according to SOP.

• When in McMurdo, primary duties are to receive trainings and prepare cargo for camp.  Weather delays may be experienced. 

• When all camp specific tasks are complete, other departments may have tasking, which may be considered menial labor (dish washing, checking equipment, conducting inventories, shoveling,etc).

RequiredEducation, Experience, Certificates and Licenses

• High School diploma orGED

• Two years ofcombinedexperienceisrequiredin any of the following areas expedition outfitting in polar climates orhigh altitudewinter settings, National Park service positions, outdoor education,experience working with helicopters and fixed wingaircraft,and/or guiding services.

• Wilderness First Responder Certification

ExpectedSkills and Competencies:

• A proven ability to work in remote, harsh environmental, and as a team player.

• Good verbal communication skills, computer literacy, andproblem solvingskills

• Computer competencyrequiredwitha proficiencyin Microsoft Excel & Word

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Previousexperience workingin theArcticorAntarcticawith direct experience working in a field camp in polar environments

• Experience in any combination of the following is strongly preferred: weather reporting, equipment operation(includingmeteorologiscal, GPS and communication equipment), cargo movement, fuel operations, and/orlogistics 

• Glacial travel and basic mountaineering experience

• Previoustraining in weather observation

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.

Compensation Details:

26.77

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

05/15/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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