Water Plant Mechanic

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Water Plant Mechanic to operate and maintain all equipment in a water plant under the supervision of the Lead Water Plant Operator. The role covers regular and irregular maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of water treatment systems, and involves working with plumbers and other infrastructure personnel. The position is based on a rotating day, swing or night shift and requires deployment to Antarctica for extended periods.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the sea water desalinization and treatment system, including reverse osmosis units, pumps, valves, piping systems and water monitoring equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs, and respond to unscheduled equipment or process failures.
• Complete maintenance records, operating logbooks and databases, and keep inventory of tools, parts and consumables accurate to 98% or better.
• Coordinate ordering of repair and spare parts with the Operator in Responsible Charge and advise the Power & Water Supervisor on equipment status.
• Monitor liquid nitrogen production equipment and the waste heat recovery system, and assist the wastewater treatment plant operator with troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Carry a radio or pager for after-hours call-outs and work a rotating shift.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; two years of experience maintaining and repairing water treatment equipment.
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with medical, dental and federal background checks completed as required by the NSF.
• US citizenship required to obtain facility credentials at the work location.
• Valid US driver's license; able to lift and move equipment and work outdoors in extreme cold.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of reverse osmosis units, pumps, valves, piping systems and water monitoring equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Preferred: OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification and previous experience with remote Polar Logistics operations.