Shop Foreman – Antarctic Equipment Maintenance

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Shop Foreman to direct the maintenance and repair of Antarctic equipment. The foreman acts as a recognized technical expert in this field, directs skilled workers, administrators and helpers, and supports the achievement of ASC metrics while complying with environmental health, safety and quality assurance requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Perform extremely complex repairs on a broad range of equipment in the shop and in the field, and ensure corrective maintenance is accomplished as outlined by program management.
• Direct the work of all staff involved in repairing mobile and stationary equipment, tooling, materials and parts stock, and assign personnel to tasks.
• Ensure work request priorities are met, adjust tasking to urgent mission needs, and monitor work in progress for quality and timeliness.
• Inspect work daily, document work order progress, communicate issues to customers and management, and prepare reports on project progress.
• Maintain records of shop activities and technical documentation, generate supply requisitions, and recommend improvements to equipment.
• Train and develop the crew, promote a healthy safety culture, and ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Handle confidential matters according to management policy and maintain adequate legal documentation.
• SPoT only: operate heavy equipment for a traverse to the South Pole and back (up to twice) and live in close quarters with up to 10 people.
• Field camps only: diagnose and repair construction, agriculture and heavy support equipment, small engines and diesel-fired heaters, and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric and electronic faults.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least eight years of experience in machinery trades, including small engines, automotive or heavy equipment maintenance and repair, or relevant mechanical experience.
• Proven leadership capabilities; two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with successful medical, dental, drug screening, employer background check and federal background checks.
• US citizenship required to obtain facility credentials and authorization at the work location.
• Valid US driver's license; no clearance requirement but the contract or site may require it.
• Ability to lift, climb in and out of equipment, crawl and work outdoors in extreme cold.

Required skills

• Knowledge of sound mechanical practices on commercial and special-purpose equipment, including internal combustion engines, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Team player with strong group dynamics.
• Preferred: two years of technical school training.