Facilities Engineer

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Summary:

Seasonal Contract posit i on supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).   The   Facilities Engineer   will   provide on-site engineering of station facilities, working in coordination with fulltime Engineering staff.   Tasking is based on   departmental needs and   ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities   (not all inclusive):

- Provide   on-site engineering of   station facilities , working   in coordination   with fulltime Engineering s taff . Station facilities include:

- B oilers, furnaces, and hydronic heating systems

- P lumbing and electrical systems

- E nergy conservation measures and methods

- Fire Protection systems

- Analog Control S ystems

- Direct Digital Controls (DDC)

- Power G eneration facilities

- Waste Water Treatment facilities and processes

- Water Desalinization and Purification facilities and processes

- Perform   engineering investigations of operational issues, facilities, and equipment

- Conduct   construction reviews and facility assessments,   and evaluate   Code compliance

- Serve as a technical resource for Trades personnel

- Responsible for the design, budgeting and execution of   small engineering, maintenance/ construction/modification projects as part of the Configuration Change Request (CCR) process

- Responsible for   scope definition, specification, budgeting ,   and write-up   of   project proposals   for   larger engineering and maintenance projects

- Responsible for facilities assessments   encompassing   the following engineering disciplines: Civil, S tru ctural,   A rchitectural,   M echanical, DDC Control and   Electrical

- Submit Work Orders or define , write up,   and propose   small   or   large projects   as   required   to address deficiencies found

- Advise   Facilities   Management   on   the status of engineering and ma intenance activities and   assist   in the development of programs and budgets

- Provide Engineering   assistance   on   Construction   matters   such as:   design and specificati on clarifications and changes, C ode issues, as-built drawings, field engineering, start up ,   and scheduling

- Assist   in the development, implementation, and supervision of the Preventive M aintenance and Work C ontrol programs

- Coordinate scheduling and interagency notification of scheduled Preventative Maintenance tasks involving required or potential utility service interruption, such as power outages

- Provides documentation as necessary to ensure legal and contractual compliance

- Works to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments

- Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside normal working hours

- Maintain effective communication between departments and represent department as needed at operational meetings

- Interact with the National Science Foundation,   military   and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person

- Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved

- Accomplish tasking working from Job Plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes.

- Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and create or revise SOPs as needed

- Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme   cold weather

- Routinely   utilize   independent judgment and discretion to   identify   potential issues and solve problems

- Proactively   identify   any unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations and communicate them effectively

- Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking

- Learn and   utilize   computer-based   labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications

- May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo Only)

- Interpret schedules, design drawings,   specifications   and diagrams to carry out tasking

- Routinely inspect worksites and evaluate staff tasking

- Handle confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports,   etc. )   in accordance with   management policy and with the highest degree of professionalism

- Communicate professiona lly, both orally and in writing

- Assist   with the ordering of resupply materials for the department to   maintain   adequate inventory on station

- Occasionally   utilize   the   assistance   of other station personnel to complete tasking, or   assist   other trades or departments with their tasking

- Comply with   all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements

- Participate in   Work Center Safety Program and   participate   in ASC safety objectives

- Participate in community programs such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (station clean-up), “GASH” (galley clean-up at Palmer), and recycling efforts

- Perform other duties as   required

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

- Bachelor’s Degree in facilities related Engineering discipline or similar field is   required . Five   additional   years related engineering experience will be accepted in lieu of engineering degree.

- Minimum four years of increasing responsibility in facilities engineering activities to include investigation of maintenance issues, management of change, minor construction projects, and definition of new project work and project proposals is   required

Expected Skills and Competences:

- Thorough knowledge of building systems, specifically HVAC

- Experience in construction and maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities

- Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and diagrams

- Minimum intermediate level computer skills with MS Office Suite experience to include Word,   Excel   and Outlook

- Be able and willing to learn and effectively   utilize   computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

- Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively   utilize   computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

- Possess the competencies, willingness, and ability to perform the duties of position

P referred :

- Professional Engineer (PE) registration strongly preferred

- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

- Knowledge and experience with   one or more of the Station facilities as outlined under General Duties.

- Knowledge and experience with   project design, specification ,   preparation and review, project scheduling, and project cost estimating

- Knowledge and experience with   Preventive M aint enance and Work C ontrol systems

- Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System

- Experience with Alerton Ascent Compass Software

- Experience with Alerton controls

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.