Water Plant Technician

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Water Plant Technician to operate and maintain the water treatment plant at a remote Antarctic research station. Working under the supervision of the Lead Water Plant Operator, the technician keeps the plant running so that an uninterrupted water supply is available, and works closely with plumbers and other infrastructure personnel.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace and comply with all environmental, safety, health, waste management and quality assurance requirements, providing documentation as needed
• Monitor reverse osmosis units and ancillary equipment, make adjustments to follow operation guidelines, and start, operate and secure them
• Monitor water plant chemistry and make chemical adjustments as necessary
• Keep the plant clean and respond to unscheduled equipment or process failures
• Complete maintenance records, laboratory and operating logbooks and databases, and keep inventory at 98% or better
• Coordinate ordering of repair and spare parts with the operator in charge and advise the Lead Water Plant Operator on equipment status
• Work a rotating day, swing or night shift, and be available on call by radio or pager
• Work outside on jobsites in extreme cold and interact with partner companies, the National Science Foundation and military officials
• Take part in dormitory chores while deployed to Antarctica

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; Colorado Class D certification (or equivalent) is required, or six months of experience as a water treatment facility operator in lieu of it
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with medical, dental and federal background checks completed
• Valid US driver's license; US citizenship is required for facility credentials at this location
• Ability to lift and move equipment and to perform heavy lifting, climbing and outdoor work in extreme cold
• Preferred: previous experience with remote polar logistics, Class C certification, one year of water production experience and reverse osmosis experience

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of reverse osmosis water treatment plant operation, maintenance and safety
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to handle multiple tasks at once