Facilities Shift Operator

Purpose and Impact:

The Facilities Shift Operator plays an integral role in ensuring safe, reliable & effective Operation of the site.

The Facilities Shift Operator is a part of a team responsible for 24/7 oversight, monitoring, operation and control of all site infrastructure, utilities and equipment.

As a Facilities shift Operator you will manage critical power, generation, cooling and hydraulic systems whilst keeping accurate records, completing routine inspections and compiling data on site infrastructure, equipment and essential operating systems.

Facilities Shift Operators also play a role in switching between different power, generation & utilities configurations and performing safe equipment isolations whilst guaranteeing site reliability. This will include technical assessment and investigation of proposed isolation and configuration changes to utilities, equipment and infrastructure. 

Additionally, Facilities Shift Operator will be called upon to react and provide emergency response ensuring site service interruptions are avoided and all critical components are operational. This will include performing maintenance and repair activities on a wide variety of equipment and infrastructure.

This is a diverse, multi-facetted position within a team of specialised experts who have control over and maintain a unique site. As a member of this team, you will join one of 4 shift teams on a 3x nights, 1x day off, 3x days, 5 days off roster (12hr shifts) to guarantee 24/7 support and coverage to the facility and all utilities and equipment. 

Work Schedule:

3x nights, 1x day off, 3x days, 5 days off roster (12hr shifts)

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain facility infrastructure, systems and equipment.
• Effect the day-to-day operation and maintenance of allocated facility infrastructure, equipment and systems.
• Coordinate and execute configuration changes on assigned facility systems and associated equipment, in line with scheduled and reactive requirements. Staff and operate the Facility Control Centre (FCC), to include tracking of real-time site-wide impairment status, resource location and permitting.
• Coordinate and execute rapid and reliable response to abnormal facility operational situations and emergencies; including equipment repair when necessary.
• Effectively liaise and communicate with peers to ensure best-practice standardization, coverage and continuous individual and team improvement.
• Deliver training necessary to develop and maintain the competence of facilities staff.
• Conduct review and analysis of trend data; identifying, recommending, and implementing any necessary modifications, expansions and/or additions to relevant standard operating procedures, emergency response plans or maintenance task lists. Develop, review and execute primary utility transfer and switching procedures.
• Identify and execute system and equipment preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance and/or repair tasks as required, scheduled or directed.
• Monitor and facilitate the update of technical drawings, panel schedules and equipment operating procedures.
• Maintain a complete and current working understanding of all relevant operational facilities infrastructure, equipment and systems.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following and enforcing site environmental health and safety (EHS) policies and procedures; complying with applicable Work Health Safety (WHS) Act standards
• Any other reasonable duties as required by the direct line manager or delegate

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Facilities Shift Operators should be able to perform general trades-based tasks and physical work of light to moderately heavy physicality
• The position will also require some extended periods sitting and working in an office space monitoring equipment via HMI. Additionally, there may be extended periods of office work reading and interpreting plans and completing technical documentation
• The position may also call for extended periods of manual trade-based labour and time on feet working with tools and equipment
• Attention to detail and high concentration levels are required along with the ability to multi task and perform thorough decision-making processes

 Experiences:

• Demonstrated experience in Site facilities operations and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of Site facilities systems, infrastructure and equipment

Competencies:

Technical Competencies

• Completion of all relevant and directed system and role-based training requirements
• Proficiency in applying best practice operations, technical and management principles
• Strong understanding of Work Health Safety (WHS) Act, and EHS policies & procedures
• Strong understanding of facilities equipment and functionality
• Strong understanding of facilities O&M requirements
• Strong understanding of equipment maintenance requirements (preventive, predictive, & corrective)
• Demonstrated high level problem solving, decision making and analytical skills
• Demonstrated experience in SCADA, SAP, Microsoft Office, and other relevant computer applications

Behavioral Competencies

• Self-starter, demonstrated ability and interest in identifying and resolving problems
• Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated resilience, flexibility, and adaptability
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict at the lowest level
• Ability to identify and understand intent and follow direction
• Uphold the Code of Conduct and adhere to Program and Company Policies
• Display a high standard of professionalism, fostering an ethical and inclusive work environment.
• Dedication to safety and compliance with all relevant EHS policies and procedures
• A mission focus and drive to maintain operational capability to the customer

Security Clearance Required:

It is a condition of employment at JDFPG that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role.  The employee will initially require a NV1 with the intent of applying for a Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Department of Defence Security Clearance (Australian) or TS/SCI (U.S.) clearance.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Certificate III in Facilities Trade ie. Electrical, Plumbing, Refrigeration or Mechanical

Desirable:

STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS

All personnel assigned shall be:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to fluently read, write and speak English

Tickets and Licenses

Minimum Essential

• CPR
• LV Rescue
• Drivers Licence
• Non-Electricians will require a restricted electrical licence for the purpose of testing for dead.

Desirable

• White Card
• HV Operator
• Confined Space
• Working at Heights
• Forklift Licence
• Elevated Work Platform
• First Aid

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  

Other Responsibilities:

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 his/her job.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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