Preventative Maintenance Coordinator

Amentum • Remote (United States) • 3w ago

Summary:

Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Preventative Maintenance Coordinator will supervise maintenance or construction work, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

Implements and maintains a safe workplace program and ensure that safety is the highest priority on the jobsite.

Supervises the activities of Facilities craft personnel on station

Supervises and performs hands-on diagnosis, repair, and scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing facilities, equipment, systems, and infrastructure

Prepares and documents work plans, job hazard analysis, job safety analysis, code required forms, checklists, and internal procedural documents as required

Provides ASC Facilities Maintenance Management/Station Facilities Engineer with status updates regarding on ice changes in scheduling, resource loading, safety, work procedures, equipment failures/incidents, and operating postures of critical Facilities Life/Safety equipment

Ensures the Crafts are trained in ASC Environmental, Safety & Health Program (ESH) program, applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Guides and Plans, and for craft training in Maximo

Holds crafts accountable for work order completion and MAXIMO data integrity

Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside normal working hours

Maintains effective communication between departments and represents department as needed at operational meetings

Advises Facilities Maintenance Supervisor of job progress, material/labor requirements, and personnel matters

Accomplishes tasking working from Job Plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes

Follows established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directed

Routinely utilizes independent judgment and discretion to identify potential issues and solve problems

Proactively identifies any unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations and communicates them effectively

Works directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking

Evaluates labor and material needs for tasking and assign duties to subordinate staff as appropriate

Interprets schedules, design drawings, specifications and diagrams to carry out tasking

Evaluates and identifies job hazards and effectively communicates information to staff verbally and in writing through various venues, including weekly and daily crew meetings

Provides suggestions and recommendations for re-hiring, termination and advancement of staff

Performs quality assurance review of Facilities Maintenance work and related documentation

Ensures accurate material and labor charge code use, and accurate/timely timecard submittal

Ensures accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved

Communicates professionally, both orally and in writing, with subordinates to relay information, including staff meetings, performance appraisals, job requirements, division metrics, Quality Assurance procedures, and ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH).

Assists with the ordering of resupply materials for the department to maintain adequate inventory on station

Occasionally utilizes the assistance of other station personnel to complete tasking, or assists other trades or departments with their tasking

Communicates with ASC Teammates, National Science Foundation, military and other agency officials, as needed, over the telephone, via email, and in person, in a professional and tactful manner.

Works with Human Resources to address conflict or personnel issues as they arise

Handles confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.) in accordance with management policy and with the highest degree of professionalism

Provides timely performance feedback to staff and timely submission of end-of-season evaluations to Human Resources

Ensures staff attendance at required trainings and maintain records of departmental trainings

Communicates professionally and informatively with subordinates

Complies with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements

Implements and maintains Work Center Safety Program and participate in ASC safety objectives

Participate in community programs such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (station clean-up), “GASH” (galley clean-up at Palmer), and recycling efforts

Performs other duties as required

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

High School diploma or GED

A minimum of six years documented experience in all phases of preventive and corrective maintenance, including industrial and/or commercial facilities maintenance experience on refrigeration, HVAC, combustion heating appliances, plumbing, and electrical

Minimum three of the six years’ experience must be in a lead, supervisor or foreman role with a progressive increase in responsibility supervising craft foremen and crafts persons

Possess the competencies, willingness, and ability to perform the duties of position

Expected Skills and Competencies:

Proficient in management of personnel and projects

Proficient in providing leadership and acting as a role model

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Skilled in ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, diagrams, maintenance manual 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

Intermediate level computer skills

MS Office Suite experience to include Word, Excel and Outlook

Knowledgeable of, and willing to learn and effectively utilize, computer based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

Competent in LOTO procedures for appropriate tasking

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 with oil fired combustion heating appliances

Experience with Alerton Ascent Compass Software

Experience with Direct Digital Control (DDC)

Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Experience with Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Experience with Building Automation Systems

Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System

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

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.