Electrician - Seasonal Antarctic Support Contract

About the role

Amentum is hiring a seasonal contract electrician to support the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Electricians perform electrical maintenance or construction work, or a combination of both, under the supervision of the Electrician Foreman, PM Coordinator or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Tasking depends on prior experience and ASC schedule needs.

Key responsibilities

• Install, maintain, adjust, operate, test and repair branch circuits, power distribution wiring, electrical equipment, fixtures, lighting systems and conduit in line with the NEC
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems and perform scheduled preventative maintenance
• Install fixtures, wiring conduits, motors and other electrical equipment; inspect transformers and circuit breakers
• Work from schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, vendor manuals and electrical codes, and use electrician's hand tools and test instruments
• Respond to emergency service calls during and outside normal hours, and assess risks and hazards while working
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment, including arc flash gear, electrical-rated boots and gloves
• Document hours, tasking, materials and processes, prepare work plans, job hazard and safety analyses and follow SOPs
• Work outdoors in extreme cold and windy conditions, and comply with ASC ESH, waste management and quality assurance requirements

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Journeyman or Master Electrician license (Union membership in good standing); a Journeyman license under 8,000 hours or of the Residential type is not acceptable
• At least 4 years (8,000 hours) of documented electrical work experience, including rough-in, trim-out, conduit and power distribution wiring up to 480V
• Willingness to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with medical, dental, drug screening, background checks and a US driver's license
• US citizenship required to obtain facility credentials at this location

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of the NEC and electrical safety procedures (NFPA 70E and OSHA)
• Reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and troubleshooting guides
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment, LOTO procedures and risk assessment
• Ability to use computer-based labor, inventory and maintenance tracking applications; preferred: Maximo, Microsoft Office, heat trace, UPS, motor controls, VFD, runway lighting, fire alarm and 4160V experience