Power Plant Electrician

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,   security   and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless   ambition   and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety,   collaboration   and well-being are integral to success.

Summary:

With minimal supervision, is   required   to   maintain   all electrical equipment within the Power Plant. Schedule regular maintenance and address irregular maintenance of electrical components of the 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   Utilities Supervisor or their on-ice representative . Contribute to a safe working environment by coordinating employee trainings and identification and mitigation of environmental and job hazards. Maintain effective communications between departments. Routinely   utilize   independent judgment and discretion to solve problems and   identify   potential issues.

Position Responsibilities :

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

- Complies with   all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements, goals,   policies   and procedures. Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal   documentation.

- Performs preventive maintenance and repair on all switchgear control circuits, generators,   contactors   and relays   in accordance with   procedures and manufacturers’ recommendations.

- Tests and repairs all safety circuits in generator and control units.

- Inspects electrical power generation systems to ensure that no faults exist.

- Monitors operation of all power generation electrical components to ensure proper operation.

- Monitors loading; operates power generation equipment in an efficient and economical manner.

- Completes maintenance records and maintains operating logbooks as required; documents all maintenance   performed.

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

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

- Maintains control of Power Plant Electrician's tools and manuals.

- Maintains   inventory accuracy at 98% or better.

- Trains Power Plant Operators and Mechanics on Power Plant operation and equipment as directed.

- Ability to cover Power Plant Operator shift / rounds as required.

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

- Works to achieve goals and contractual commitments.

- Troubleshoots and repairs electrical problems.

- Willingness to work a rotating shift :   day,   swing   or night shift.

- Responds to power outages and equipment failures as   required .

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

- Interprets project tasking   utilizing   design drawings,   specifications   and diagrams.

- Communicates professionally, both orally and in writing, with their superiors and peers as needed to relay information they need   in order to   be 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 be   required   to work outside on various jobsites in extreme   cold weather   and environmentally challenging conditions.

- Interacts with other partner companies, the National Science Foundation,   military   and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person. Is kind, courteous,   cooperative   and professional   at all times .

- Participate in dormitory chores while deployed to Antarctica.

- Performs other duties as   required .

Required   Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses :

- High School diploma or   GED

- A current Journeyman Electrician license, a current Master Electrician license, or equivalent Union membership in good standing .    A Journeyman license requiring less than 8,000 hours or of the Residential type shall not be considered.

- Minimum four years (8,000 Hours) documented experience in all phases of electrical work, with at least 2 of those years being in   power distribution wiring,   directly related   power plant/electrical switchgear and control panel maintenance and repair.

Expected   Skills and Competencies:

- Ability to read design drawings and wiring diagrams is   required .

- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once is   required .

- Thorough knowledge of the methods, hazards, and safety precautions related to diesel engines and diesel engine driven electric generators is   required .

- Ability to   maintain   a professional attitude and to work efficiently in a stressful environment is   required .

- Working comprehension of electrical distribution, control   panels   and medium voltage switchgear.

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred :

- Previous   experience with remote Polar Logistics operations is preferred.

- Experience working with AC and DC voltages from 12 up to 4160 is   preferred.

- Mechanical, construction, or other industrial experience 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.

- Must   participate   in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety   objectives .

- 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 and   maintain   facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is   required   for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Safety   - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and   maintaining   a safe work environment. As   appropriate , each employee   is responsible for   completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/ buddy   aid responsibilities,   participating   in 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 to   job.

We are an equal opportunity   employer   and 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.