MEC Shop Foreman Job at Amentum (McMurdo Station)

Job Responsibility

Responsible for day-to-day shop operations
Responsible for the operation and supervision of the winter-over operations of the MEC
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of snowmobiles, ATVs, and/or maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel generators, up to 100kw in size, and portable gasoline and diesel heaters, ice drills, chainsaws, and other small equipment
May be required to perform TDY in the Denver headquarters office in preparation for upcoming field seasons
Provides direct supervision of maintenance and operations activities on all winter-over activities within the MEC
Provides direction to floor mechanics on a day-to-day basis during the Austral summer while working under the Supervisor MEC
Provides direct supervision of all MEC mechanics, in the absence of the Supervisor of MEC, including the handling of personnel issues
Assigns tasks, coordinates the flow of work, and inspects the quality of workmanship on equipment
Supervises the work of all mechanics, skilled workers and helpers engaged in the repair and upkeep of MEC Science Support equipment
Ensures work request priorities are complied with
Monitors all in-progress work to ensure quality, timely completion and control of material
Documents work order progress
Prepares and submits reports on the progress of all new and on-going work projects
Generates and approves requisitions for supplies and equipment
Handles confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.) in accordance with management policy
Performs duties in support of ASC metrics
Trains and orients subordinate employees on performance, documentation and activities that effect the achievement of ASC metrics
Supports the achievement of metrics, whether metrics can be directly or indirectly affected by this position's activities
Provides direct support, using staff resources, if necessary, to the achievement of all metrics related to program
Complies with all Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements and goals
Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation
Ensures that all subordinate employees are trained in, and understand Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements and goals
Maintains documentation as necessary to meet these requirements
Performs maintenance, diagnosis and repair of generators and small equipment
Performs diagnosis and repair of snowmobiles, ATVs
Performs rebuilds on engines, drive trains or components of equipment
Provides training for personnel on the safe use of the above equipment
Provides training in operation and field maintenance to grantees and support personnel
Performs on-site work to equipment in field as required
Provides training as needed to mechanics
Documents all work performed and maintains pertinent records
Assesses suitability of equipment to grantee needs, designing and implementing modifications and custom fabrications as required
Operates and maintains shop equipment, including welders, compressors, presses, etc.
Maintains adequate supply of spare parts and tools, in coordination with the materials person
Responsible for implementing and maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace
Performs other duties as required

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Minimum of five years of experience in equipment maintenance, with at least three of those years at the supervisory level
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
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location

Nice to have

Training at a Technical school
Experience with diesel, two and four stroke engines
maintaining small engines
Experience with electrical power generation
Experience rebuilding engines
Experience rebuilding gear cases and drive trains
Able to read and understand wiring schematics
Able to teach end users how to use and field maintain equipment
Understanding of inventory management

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