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:

Seasonal Contract posit i on supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).   Electricians will perform electrical maintenance or construction work, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Electrician Foreman ,   PM Coordinator , or   Facilities Maintenance Supervisor . Tasking is based on employee’s prior work experience and ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities   (not all inclusive) :

- Install,   maintain , adjust,   operate , test and repair branch circuits, power distribution wiring, electrical equipment, fixtures, lighting systems, and conduit in compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC)

- Diagnose, repair, and perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing electrical systems, equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure

- Install fixtures, wiring conduits,   motors   and other electrical equipment

- Inspect transformers and circuit breakers and other electrical components

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

- Work standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment

- Use a variety of electrician’s hand tools and measuring and testing instruments

- Analyze situations and make technical decisions based on specifications, safety, and electrical codes

- Perform ongoing risk and hazard assessment while   executing tasking

- Appropriately use personnel protective equipment to   include   Arc Flash, electrical rated boots,   gloves   and non-conductive equipment

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

- Work directly with other departments to plan and complete   tasking

- Utilize the   assistance   of other station personnel to complete tasking, or   assist   other trades or departments with their tasking as appropriate

- Advise   immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements

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

- Prepare and document work plans, job hazard analysis, job safety analysis, code required forms, checklists, and internal procedural documents as   required

- Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directed

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

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

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

- Participate   in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives

- Be a responsible,   clean,   and safe custodian of work areas, tools,   equipment   and spare parts

- Perform other duties as   required

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Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

High School diploma or equivalent

• 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 including

rough-in, trim-out, wiring of electrical equipment and fixtures, conduit installation, and power distribution     wiring including voltages up to 480

Expected Skills and Competencies:

- Thorough knowledge of the current National Electrical Code and the principles of electricity

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

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

- Skilled in ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, diagrams, maintenance   manual   and manufacturer’s troubleshooting guides to   accomplish   tasking

- Experienced developing written work plans, job hazard analysis, and job safety analysis related to the work activities under a permit to work system

- Thorough knowledge of the principles of electricity and the current National Electrical Code

- Proficient in the use of electrical/electronic and mechanical test equipment, instruments, measuring devices, and shop tools such as soldering units, meters, scopes, and probes

- Highly skilled at troubleshooting using   appropriate testing   devices

- Extremely knowledgeable   regarding   occupational hazards of the electrical trade and related safety precautions

- Expert in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment

- Knowledgeable concerning heating and air conditioning systems

- Experienced in maintenance of commercial, government, industrial, and/or institutional facilities

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

- Proficient in LOTO procedures for various   tasking

- Proficient in electrical safety procedures (NFPA 70E and OSHA)

- Proficient in risk assessment and determination of PPE   appropriate to   specific tasking

- Knowledgeable of limits of PPE and proper maintenance of PPE

- Familiar with fall protection and respirator use

- Competent analyzing situations and making technical and safety decisions based on specifications and applicable codes and manufacturer guidelines

- Solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to   safely and effectively solve problems

- Good organizational and planning skills

Preferred:

- Training or certification on NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

- Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of heat trace on outdoor insulated piping

- Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of permanently installed UPS systems

- Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of motor controls and Variable Frequency Drives

- Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System

- Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of airfield runway lighting (McMurdo only)

- Experience working with voltages up to 4160 (McMurdo and South Pole)

- Experience with maintenance and installation of fire alarm systems and components (South Pole and Palmer)

- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

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.