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Assist the MEC Supervisor with pre-season planning of renewable energy equipment use by grantees and field camps
Research and procure new renewable energy equipment and material for current and future projects
Assess suitability of equipment to grantee needs, design and implement modifications and custom fabrications as required
Design, install, and maintain residential size off-grid power systems in the field, including integration with 120/240 volt power systems
Assign daily tasking, oversee work quality and quantity, and write performance review for Renewable Energy Assistant
Performs diagnosis and repair of renewable energy equipment and systems as required
Provides training in operation and field maintenance to grantees and support personnel
Performs on-site work to equipment in field as required
Develops plans for future expansion of the renewable energy program in USAP field science
Documents all work performed and maintains pertinent records
Operates and maintains shop equipment including welders, compressors, presses, etc
Coordinate with material personnel to maintain inventory of electrical material, balance of system componentry and tools and procures material as necessary
Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work area
Support the achievement of ASC metrics, whether they can be directly or indirectly effected by your activities
Comply with ASC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation
Work to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments
Maintain a safe workplace program and ensure safety is the highest priority in the workplace
Performs other duties as required.
Requirements:
High School diploma or GED
Minimum of four years’ experience in design, installation, maintenance and repair of off-grid battery storage photovoltaic and wind generator systems
Minimum one of the four years’ experience must be in a supervisory role
A current Journeyman Electrician license or greater
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:
Technical school training in the renewable energy field is desired
Experience with installing and programming Outback Power System products
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Past work history with Outback Power Systems
Past work history with battery-based power system.