Lineman Foreman – Seasonal Contract, Antarctic Program

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Lineman Foreman for a seasonal contract supporting the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program under the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). The Foreman supervises the Facilities Line Shop and Linemen and performs electrical distribution maintenance or construction work, under the supervision of the Assistant Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, according to the ASC schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the Line Shop and Linemen and assign duties to subordinate staff
• Install and maintain branch circuits, power distribution wiring, electrical equipment, fixtures and conduit, and overhead lines up to 4160 volts, in line with the NESC and NEC
• Diagnose, repair and carry out preventative maintenance on existing systems
• Follow the ASC Electrical Safety Program, the Work Center Safety Program and ESH, waste management and quality assurance requirements
• Respond to emergency service calls during and outside normal hours, and document hours, tasking, materials and processes accurately
• Represent the department at operational meetings, advise the supervisor on progress and resource needs, and handle personnel matters with HR
• Use design drawings, specifications and diagrams, and follow or help create SOPs
• Work outdoors in extreme cold and wind, and deploy to remote research facilities (McMurdo only)
• Order resupply materials, approve timesheets and Maximo work orders, and ensure staff attend required training

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Medium to high voltage electrical license or equivalent
• At least six years of experience in the lineman trade, including two years in a lead or supervisory position
• US citizenship required to obtain facility credentials at the work location
• Medical, dental, drug screening and federal background checks completed
• Ability to lift heavy loads, climb in and out of equipment and work outdoors in extreme cold

Required skills

• Experience with 4160 volt systems or higher
• Knowledge of the NESC and NEC grounding and bonding requirements
• Preferred: commercial driver's license, Microsoft Office, and commercial or industrial experience