Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.
Supports the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Field Safety Coordinators will conduct field safety training courses, provide direct field safety support to science groups, conduct route safety assessment while on traverse and participate in daily operations of the field equipment center. Tasking is based on employee’s prior work experience, project requirements and ASC schedule requirements.
Position Responsibilities:
All Field Safety Coordinators
Trains grantees and other USAP participants in the use of life-safety survival gear and field equipment stocked in the Berg Field Center. This includes but is not limited to sizing climbing equipment, operating camp stoves, erecting a variety of tents, and offering instruction on the proper use of a large variety of other field equipment.
Repairs, maintains, and cleans life-safety field equipment including specialty items (variety of sleds, tents, stoves, ice coring equipment, and climbing equipment).
Provides technical expertise, support and risk assessments for science groups, other sub-contractors (e.g. air support providers), military, and ASC personnel in technical terrain and associated situations
Interacts with National Science Foundation, other sub-contractors (e.g. air support providers), military, other agency officials, and Antarctica New Zealand, both over the telephone and in person, in a professional and tactful manner.
Works with Central-Comms, Helo Ops and Av Ops to ensure resupply to the field groups; Packages, TCN’s, and tracks resupply cargo
May use a variety of techniques to safely travel in crevassed terrain including, but not limited to, roped foot travel, roped snow machine travel and use of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for crevasse detection.
Will coordinate rescue operations as directed by the Emergency Operations Center in McMurdo, and potentially through communication with ASC Camp or Traverse Managers or Supervisors, other Field Safety Guides, and other qualified personnel in the region.
Facilitates the USAP Field Training curriculum at McMurdo Station providing detailed instruction on cold weather survival techniques, Risk Management, radio communications procedures, familiarization of surroundings, local weather, technical mountaineering skills, crevasse rescue, safe sea ice travel, use and repair of USAP issued camping equipment and basic first aid concepts.
Participates as an active member of the Summer USAP Search and Rescue Team, engaged in all trainings, exercises, and deployments. Responsible for maintaining all specialized Search and Rescue equipment.
Performs remote field support duties to NSF sponsored events as required. When deployed into the field, takes on a leadership role to support science activities. Required to work outside on various jobs in extreme cold weather conditions for long durations. Occasionally employee must work at high altitudes. Field deployment duties may include the following:
Responsible for hazardous cargo identification, labeling, and handling prior to, while in, and during transport from the field.
Works with science teams at field camps to provide required support, troubleshoot issues, and is involved in risk management and decision-making. May handle and resolve difficult situations such as personnel issues or resource limitations.
Identifies and provides many logistical needs, including; inventory reporting, fuel deliveries, and snow melting.
South Pole Traverse/Science Traverse only
Field/Direct Science Support only
Responsible for hazardous cargo identification, labeling, and handling prior to, while in, and during transport from the field.
Works with science teams at field camps to provide required support, troubleshoot issues, and is involved in decision making. May handle and resolve difficult situations such as personnel issues or resource limitations.
Identifies and provides many logistical needs, including; inventory reporting, fuel deliveries, and snow melting.
A minimum of four years of experience in outdoor education and leadership is required, to include at least two years of technical mountaineering and guiding in glaciated alpine environments. Two deployed seasons of outdoor leadership in Polar Regions, or the greater ranges (including Denali) may be considered in lieu of the above.
A minimum of five years of experience in outdoor education and leadership is required, to include at least three years of technical mountaineering and guiding in glaciated alpine environments. Three deployed seasons of outdoor leadership in Polar Regions, or the greater ranges (including Denali) may be considered in lieu of the above.
A minimum of six years of experience in outdoor education and leadership is required, to include at least four years of technical mountaineering and guiding in glaciated alpine environments. Four deployed seasons of outdoor leadership in Polar Regions, or the greater ranges (including Denali) may be considered in lieu of the above.
Expected Skills and Competencies:
Physical and/or Other Requirements:
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.
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.
Compensation Details:
42.00
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
07/16/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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