Maintaining or constructing facilities under the supervision of a foreman or supervisor is the core of this seasonal contract position, supporting the United States Antarctic Program. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and performing scheduled preventative maintenance on a wide range of buildings, systems, and equipment in challenging environmental conditions.
Responsibilities
Diagnose, repair, and perform scheduled preventative maintenance on existing buildings, systems, equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure
Manage small maintenance projects within the work area division, coordinating other trades, equipment, tools, parts, and schedules
Perform major overhauls, including dismantling, replacing parts, and making repairs to all facilities-related equipment
Accomplish tasking working from job plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes
Analyze equipment breakdown and make technical decisions based on manufacturer’s recommendations
Timely respond to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours
Utilize the assistance of other station personnel to complete tasking, or assist other trades or departments with their tasking as appropriate
Prepare and document work plans, job hazard analysis, job safety analysis, code required forms, checklists, and internal procedural documents as required
Lead and oversee work by Utility Technicians on a regular basis
Assist in the day-to-day operations of a very large maintenance crew, including filling in for the Preventive Maintenance Foreman when necessary
Implement and enforce Preventative Maintenance Program, including inventory and work order look-up in the Maximo database
Maintain detailed records, logs and accounts, and interpret trends to initiate resolutions to issues accordingly
Submit reports as required by supervisor, including the quality assurance self-inspections
Accurately and thoroughly document hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved
Advise immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements
Accomplish tasking utilizing design drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams
Use solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems
Deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods
Maintain communication with Supervisor and Management, including e-mail and regular meeting minutes, regularly reporting status of all facilities equipment and significant issues and events
Prepare and submit material resupply requests to maintain inventory of repair parts for individual items of equipment
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Coordinate with Supervisor on suggestions for appropriate edits and additions to Preventative Maintenance Tasks, equipment/parts associations, and maintaining data integrity within the maintenance database
Participate in training programs and meetings
Ensure all facilities and equipment are maintained and operated safely and efficiently
Review and follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and recommend creation or revisions to SOPs as needed
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
Requirements
High School diploma or GED
Five years of experience in facilities maintenance, including all phases of preventive and corrective maintenance, in industrial and/or commercial facilities
Experience in refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical
Experience with fuel oil fired combustion appliances (South Pole and Palmer)
Demonstrated ability to work independently
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
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
Proficient in heating and ventilation system maintenance
Proficient in maintenance of commercial, government, industrial, and/or institutional building 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 the appropriate use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, toe protection shoes and gloves
Proficient in LOTO procedures for various tasking
Proficient in confined space safety protocols
Knowledge of 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
Hands-on experience 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
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
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location
Nice to have:
Experience with natural gas or fuel oil fired combustion appliances (McMurdo)
Experience with Building Automation Systems
Experience with installation and maintenance of fuel piping
Experience with maintenance of overhead garage doors
Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Important Details
Contract: Seasonal
About the Company
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