Preventative Maintenance Coordinator Job at Amentum (Palmer Station)

Preventative Maintenance Coordinator

Amentum

Location:
Antarctica , Palmer Station

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Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Preventative Maintenance Coordinator will supervise maintenance or construction work, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Job Responsibility:

Implements and maintains a safe workplace program and ensure that safety is the highest priority on the jobsite.
Supervises the activities of Facilities craft personnel on station
Supervises and performs hands-on diagnosis, repair, and scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing facilities, equipment, systems, and infrastructure
Prepares and documents work plans, job hazard analysis, job safety analysis, code required forms, checklists, and internal procedural documents as required
Provides ASC Facilities Maintenance Management/Station Facilities Engineer with status updates regarding on ice changes in scheduling, resource loading, safety, work procedures, equipment failures/incidents, and operating postures of critical Facilities Life/Safety equipment
Ensures the Crafts are trained in ASC Environmental, Safety & Health Program (ESH) program, applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Guides and Plans, and for craft training in Maximo
Holds crafts accountable for work order completion and MAXIMO data integrity
Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside normal working hours
Maintains effective communication between departments and represents department as needed at operational meetings
Advises Facilities Maintenance Supervisor of job progress, material/labor requirements, and personnel matters
Accomplishes tasking working from Job Plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes
Follows established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directed
Routinely utilizes independent judgment and discretion to identify potential issues and solve problems
Proactively identifies any unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations and communicates them effectively
Works directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking
Evaluates labor and material needs for tasking and assign duties to subordinate staff as appropriate
Interprets schedules, design drawings, specifications and diagrams to carry out tasking
Evaluates and identifies job hazards and effectively communicates information to staff verbally and in writing through various venues, including weekly and daily crew meetings
Provides suggestions and recommendations for re-hiring, termination and advancement of staff
Performs quality assurance review of Facilities Maintenance work and related documentation
Ensures accurate material and labor charge code use, and accurate/timely timecard submittal
Ensures accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved
Communicates professionally, both orally and in writing, with subordinates to relay information, including staff meetings, performance appraisals, job requirements, division metrics, Quality Assurance procedures, and ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH).
Assists with the ordering of resupply materials for the department to maintain adequate inventory on station
Occasionally utilizes the assistance of other station personnel to complete tasking, or assists other trades or departments with their tasking
Communicates with ASC Teammates, National Science Foundation, military and other agency officials, as needed, over the telephone, via email, and in person, in a professional and tactful manner.
Works with Human Resources to address conflict or personnel issues as they arise
Handles confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.) in accordance with management policy and with the highest degree of professionalism
Provides timely performance feedback to staff and timely submission of end-of-season evaluations to Human Resources
Ensures staff attendance at required trainings and maintain records of departmental trainings
Communicates professionally and informatively with subordinates
Complies with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements
Implements and maintains 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
Performs other duties as required

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED
A minimum of six years documented experience in all phases of preventive and corrective maintenance, including industrial and/or commercial facilities maintenance experience on refrigeration, HVAC, combustion heating appliances, plumbing, and electrical
Minimum three of the six years’ experience must be in a lead, supervisor or foreman role with a progressive increase in responsibility supervising craft foremen and crafts persons
Possess the competencies, willingness, and ability to perform the duties of position
Proficient in management of personnel and projects
Proficient in providing leadership and acting as a role model
Excellent oral and written communication skills
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
Intermediate level computer skills
MS Office Suite experience to include Word, Excel and Outlook
Knowledgeable of, and willing to learn and effectively utilize, computer based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications
Competent in LOTO procedures for appropriate tasking
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
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. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Nice to have:

Experience with oil fired combustion heating appliances
Experience with Alerton Ascent Compass Software
Experience with Direct Digital Control (DDC)
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Experience with Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Experience with Building Automation Systems
Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Preventative Maintenance Coordinator

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Location:
Antarctica , Palmer Station

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

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