Crane Operator – Antarctica

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Crane Operator to work in Antarctica, where the McMurdo Station is undergoing a complete rebuild. The role covers the safe and proficient operation of cranes and heavy equipment, including bulldozers, excavators, loaders, dump trucks and snow-moving equipment, and involves daily equipment checks, rigging and inspections.

Key responsibilities

• Determine safe lift parameters, follow established procedures and document lift plans whenever a lift exceeds 75% of the crane's capacity.
• Operate cranes and heavy equipment, perform daily checks, log repairs and notify the Foreman and the Vehicle Maintenance Facility of any issues.
• Rig equipment and material using slings, chain falls, come-alongs and other rigging gear in line with safety protocols.
• Create work orders for general maintenance and track equipment hours daily, notifying the fleet foreman when equipment is within 25 hours of its PM due date.
• Complete JHAs, daily, weekly and monthly crane inspections, and comply with ASC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Perform snow shoveling, ice-chipping and other manual labour, and work outdoors in extreme cold.
• Record time worked and equipment hours in Maximo and on the timesheet, and read manufacturer manuals before operating equipment.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; NCCCO certification or equivalent in crane operations.
• Four years of experience as a heavy equipment operator and at least 200 hours of routine crane operation.
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with successful medical, dental, drug screening, employer background check and federal background check.
• US citizenship required to obtain facility credentials at this location; valid US driver's license.
• Ability to lift and climb into and out of equipment, and to work in austere, resource-limited conditions.

Required skills

• Proficiency in crane controls, rigging, pre-operational inspections and calculating crane capacities.
• Knowledge of OSHA crane safety regulations and ability to read lift plans and load charts.
• Preferred: Class A CDL, experience in extreme cold and windy conditions, snow moving and grooming, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and experience in austere environments.