Field Coordinator – Antarctic Field Camp Support

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Field Coordinator to support science teams at field camps in Antarctica. The role covers logistics, cargo, fuel, galley, mechanical and operational support, depending on the assigned location. When in McMurdo, the main duties are receiving trainings and preparing cargo for camp, with possible weather delays.

Key responsibilities

• Support science teams at field camps, troubleshoot issues and help resolve difficult situations such as resource limitations
• Handle inventory reporting, fuel deliveries and snow melting, and assist monitoring meteorological equipment and trainings
• Track and ensure cargo is delivered on time, and communicate daily with field camps about resupply needs
• Cargo: load/unload aircraft, package, label, weigh and palletize cargo, track and manifest hazardous waste, and stage equipment
• Fuel: perform fuel tests and transfers, refuel aircraft, buildings and vehicles, and report fuel quantities
• Galley: maintain a chore schedule and support cooking, food planning, dishwashing and snow melting
• Mechanical: track maintenance needs, operate small equipment such as chainsaws and welders, repair vehicles, groom around camp and runway, and help maintain the skiway
• Operational: may operate snow cats, pisten bullies, snowmobiles and 4-wheelers, and may take part in search and rescue operations
• Maintain a safe workplace, complete end-of-season reports per SOP, and participate in community programs

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; two years of combined experience in expedition outfitting in polar climates, high-altitude winter settings, National Park Service positions, outdoor education, helicopter/fixed-wing aircraft work, or guiding services
• CPR and Wilderness First Responder certification
• Ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with successful medical, dental, drug screening, background checks and facility credentials
• Valid US driver's license; US citizenship required for facility credentials at this location
• Willingness to lift and move equipment and to work outdoors in extreme cold
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree, previous Arctic/Antarctic field camp experience, weather reporting, equipment operation, cargo, fuel and logistics experience, glacial travel and mountaineering, and weather observation training

Required skills

• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Good verbal communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills