Lineman

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Summary:

Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Linemen will perform electrical distribution maintenance or construction work, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Lineman Foreman. Tasking is based ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

• Perform hands-on installation of branch circuits, power distribution wiring, electrical equipment, fixtures, and conduit in compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC) 
• Perform hands-on installation and maintenance of overhead electrical lines in accordance with applicable codes, working with voltages up to 4160 volts
• Perform hands-on diagnosis, repair, and scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing systems, equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure
• Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved
• Advise immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements
• Accomplish tasking utilizing design drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams
• Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking
• Prepare and document work plans, job hazard analysis, job safety analysis, code required forms, checklists, and internal procedural documents as required
• Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme cold weather
• Routinely utilize independent judgment and discretion to identify potential issues and solve problems
• Proactively identify any unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations and communicate them effectively
• Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking
• Learn and effectively utilize computer-based labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directed 
• Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme cold weather
• Proactively identify any unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations and communicate them effectively
• Comply with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements
• Participate in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives

• Perform other duties as required 

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Medium to High Voltage Electrical license, or other states’ equivalent
• Minimum four years of experience in all phases of the lineman trade including rough wiring, power distribution wiring, installation and maintenance of power distribution systems, installation of conduit, and wiring of electrical equipment

Expected Skills and Competencies:

• Experience working with 4160 volt systems or higher
• Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the principles of electricity
• Understanding of National Electrical Code Grounding and Bonding requirements
• Possess the competencies, willingness and ability to perform the duties of position
• Skilled in ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, diagrams, maintenance manuals and manufacturer’s troubleshooting guides to accomplish tasking
• Experienced developing written work plans, job hazard analysis, and job safety analysis related to the work activities under a permit to work system
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of electricity and the current National Electrical Code
• Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications 
• Extremely knowledgeable regarding occupational hazards of the electrical trade and related safety precautions
• Experienced in maintenance of commercial, government, industrial, and/or institutional facilities
• Proficient in LOTO procedures for various tasking
• Proficient in confined space safety protocols
• Proficient in electrical safety procedures (NFPA 70E and OSHA)
• Proficient in risk assessment and determination of PPE appropriate to specific tasking
• Knowledgeable of limits of PPE and proper maintenance of PPE
• Familiar with fall protection and respirator use
• Competent analyzing situations and making technical and safety decisions based on specifications and applicable codes and manufacturer guidelines
• Solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems
• Good organizational and planning skills

Preferred:

• Experience working in a commercial or industrial environment
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Physical and/or Other Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
• Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
• Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
• Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
• Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
• Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
• Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
• No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC):  Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.