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 carry out electrical maintenance or construction work, or both, under the supervision of the Electrician Foreman, PM Coordinator or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, with tasking set according to 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 work outdoors in extreme cold and windy conditions
• Document hours, tasking, materials and processes, prepare work plans, hazard analyses and code forms, and follow SOPs
• Carry out risk assessments, use PPE including arc flash gear, and comply with ASC ESH, waste management and quality assurance requirements
• Participate in the Work Center Safety Program and community programs such as housekeeping and recycling

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 residential type is not accepted
• 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 is required for facility credentials at this site
• Ability to lift and move heavy items, climb in and out of equipment and work outdoors in extreme cold

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of the NEC and electrical safety (NFPA 70E, OSHA)
• Reading drawings, specifications and troubleshooting guides; writing work plans, job hazard and safety analyses
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment, LOTO procedures and risk assessment
• Preferred: NFPA 70E training, UPS, motor controls, VFD, heat trace, runway lighting, fire alarm and Maximo experience, and Microsoft Office