Power Plant Technician

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:

Under the supervision of   Utilities Supervisor or their on-ice representative , is   required   to   operate   and monitor all mechanical equipment within the Power Plant. Coordinate with the Lead Power Plant Mechanic the regular maintenance and irregular maintenance of generators within the plant. 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 by   participating   in 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.

- Provides uninterrupted medium voltage electrical service while   operating   to the highest standards.

- Monitors Power Plant parameters and makes necessary adjustments to ensure operations are within established guidelines.

- Monitors diesel engine/generators and associated switch gear parameters.

- Monitors waste heat recovery system, wind turbine   production   and auxiliary equipment parameters.

- Makes adjustments to   diesel engine/generators and auxiliary systems to   insure   Power Plant is   operating   with the highest level of efficiency and reliability possible. Monitors and   makes adjustments to   power distribution system by adding and removing feeders as   required .

- Maintains operating logbooks and databases as   required .

- Starts, places in   service   and secures diesel   generators   as necessary.

- Maintains identified operational hours spread of diesel engine/generators to better forecast   maintenance.

- Responds to unscheduled equipment failures with   appropriate immediate   and   subsequent   actions while on shift.

- Assists the Power Plant Mechanic with scheduled maintenance and repairs.

- Maintains cleanliness of Power Plant facilities including diesel engines.

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

- Works a rotating shift; day,   swing   or night shift

- Trains Power Plant   Operator’s   on mechanical equipment as directed.

- Complies with   applicable Safety, Environment, Health, and Waste Management policies and procedures.

- Responsible for   maintaining   a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

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

- 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 .

R equired   Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses :

- High School diploma or   GED

- Minimum 2 years Power Plant experience   required   (Diesel, Gas Turbine, Nuclear, Hydroelectric or Renewable) . Equivalent experience in   diesel engine or electrical maintenance experienced accepted in lieu of Power Plant experience.

Expected   Skills and Competencies:

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

- Working knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the operation of diesel electric generating equipment 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 .

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred :

- High school graduate or GED

- Previous   experience with remote Polar Logistics operations

- Diesel Power generation experience

- Strong background in diesel engine and electrical troubleshooting

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.