Lineman - Seasonal Antarctic Support Contract

About the role

This is a seasonal contract position supporting the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Linemen perform electrical distribution maintenance or construction work, or a combination of both, under the supervision of the Lineman Foreman, with tasking driven by the ASC schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Install branch circuits, power distribution wiring, electrical equipment, fixtures and conduit in line with the NESC and NEC
• Install and maintain overhead electrical lines up to 4160 volts
• Diagnose, repair and carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on existing systems
• Respond to emergency service calls during and outside normal hours
• Document hours worked, tasks, materials and processes, and advise the supervisor on progress and needs
• Use design drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams, and prepare work plans, job hazard and safety analyses and code forms
• Work outdoors in windy and extremely cold conditions, following ESH, waste management and quality assurance requirements and the Work Center Safety Program
• Identify hazards and code violations and follow SOPs, including LOTO, confined space and fall protection procedures

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED
• Medium to high voltage electrical license or equivalent
• At least four years of experience in all phases of the lineman trade
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with medical, dental, drug screening, background checks and US citizenship for facility credentials
• Able to lift, climb, crawl and work outdoors in extreme cold

Required skills

• NESC and NEC knowledge, including grounding and bonding
• Reading drawings, specifications and troubleshooting guides
• LOTO, confined space and electrical safety (NFPA 70E, OSHA)
• PPE selection and risk assessment
• Computer-based labor, inventory and maintenance tracking software
• Preferred: commercial driver's license, Microsoft Office, commercial or industrial experience