VMF Supervisor - Winter

About the role

Amentum is hiring a VMF Supervisor for the US Antarctic Program (USAP) winter season. The supervisor implements and maintains a safe workplace program, directs the repair and upkeep of USAP capital equipment, manages mechanics and skilled and unskilled labour, and supports field camps and stations. The position also tracks operations and ASC metrics and trains subordinates on performance and documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a safe workplace program and direct the repair and maintenance of light and heavy equipment assets.
• Set deadlines and work sequences, balance workloads and review the work, cost and utilization of subordinates to recommend corrective action.
• Ensure all employees are trained for their assigned tasks and manage the budget within parameters.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and industry standards, and determine annual re-supply requirements.
• Monitor work in progress for quality and timeliness, document work orders, keep shop records and submit reports.
• Provide labour and material support to field camps and stations, handle confidential matters and train subordinates on metrics, documentation and activities.
• Comply with ASC Environmental Health & Safety, Quality Assurance and procedure requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, or four years of additional experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least six years of vehicle maintenance experience, with three years at the supervisory level.
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with medical, dental, drug screening, background checks and US citizenship (for facility credentials).
• Ability to lift and move equipment and work outdoors in extreme cold.

Required skills

• Knowledge of mechanical theory, internal combustion engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, and hoisting and handling heavy mechanisms.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Preferred: two years of technical school training, fleet maintenance or fleet management experience, remote polar operations experience, Fuel Master or similar fuel management software, Maximo asset management and electronic corrective maintenance.