Water 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 Lead Water Plant Operator, is   required   to   operate   and maintain the Water Treatment Plant. Schedule regular maintenance and address irregular maintenance of the equipment within the plant. Work closely with plumbers and other infrastructure personnel to resolve issues. Participate in goal-setting processes and strategic planning for mission support with   Lead Water Plant Operator . 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.

- Operates to the best possible standards providing an uninterrupted water supply.

- Monitors reverse osmosis units and ancillary equipment   parameters.

- Makes adjustments to   water plant equipment   ensuring   operation guidelines are followed

- Starts,   operates   and secures reverse osmosis units and all associated auxiliary equipment essential to water plant operation.

- Monitors Water Plant chemistry making chemical   adjustments   as necessary.

- Maintains cleanliness of water plant.

- Willingness to carry a radio or pager for after hour’s call   out’s

- Responds to unscheduled equipment or process failures.

- Ensures efficient and economical operation of station water production equipment.

- Completes maintenance records;   maintains   laboratory and operating logbooks and databases as   required .

- Maintains control of plant tools, manuals, repair parts,   assemblies   and   consumables. Maintains   inventory accuracy at 98% or better.

- Works closely with and takes direction from the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and coordinates in ordering repair and/or spare parts, maintenance parts,   assemblies   and consumables.

- Advises the   Lead Water Plant Operator   of the status of water production equipment and systems.

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

- Performs duties in support of division metrics (as provided by supervisor).

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

- Complies with   all ASC Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance,   requirements   and goals. Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate legal documentation.

- Works to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments.

- 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

- Colorado Class “D” Certification (or other states’ equivalent) . A minimum of six months experience working as an Operator in a Water Treatment Facility will be accepted in lieu of a Class D certificate.

Expected   Skills and Competencies:

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

- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the maintenance and operation of reverse osmosis water treatment plants is   required .

- Thorough knowledge of the methods, hazards, and safety precautions related to reverse osmosis water treatment plants 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

- Colorado Class “C” Certification (or other states’ equivalent)

- One year of experience in water production/treatment operations

- Reverse Osmosis experience

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 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.

- 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

- 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.