Position Responsibilities:In summer, responsible for day-to-day shop operations.
In winter, responsible for the operation and supervision of the winter-over operations of the MEC.Responsible for the maintenance and repair of, but not limited to, snowmobiles, ATVs, and/or maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel generators, up to 100kw in size, and portable gasoline and diesel heaters, ice drills, chainsaws, and other small equipment.May be required to perform TDY in the Denver headquarters office in preparation for upcoming field seasons.Provides direct supervision of maintenance and operations activities on all winter-over activities within the MEC.
Provides direction to floor mechanics on a day-to-day basis during the Austral summer while working under the Supervisor MEC.Provides direct supervision of all MEC mechanics, in the absence of the Supervisor of MEC, including the handling of personnel issues.Assigns tasks, coordinates the flow of work, and inspects the quality of workmanship on equipment.Supervises the work of all mechanics, skilled workers and helpers engaged in the repair and upkeep of MEC Science Support equipment.Ensures work request priorities are complied with.Monitors all in-progress work to ensure quality, timely completion and control of material.Documents work order progress.Prepares and submits reports on the progress of all new and ongoing work projects.Generates and approves requisitions for supplies and equipment.Handles confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.)
in accordance with management policy.Performs duties in support of ASC metrics.
Trains and orients subordinate employees on performance, documentation and activities that affect the achievement of ASC metrics.Supports the achievement of metrics, whether metrics can be directly or indirectly affected by this position's activities.Provides direct support, using staff resources, if necessary, to the achievement of all metrics related to the program.Complies with all Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.
Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.Ensures that all subordinate employees are trained in, and understand Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.Maintains documentation as necessary to meet these requirements.Performs maintenance, diagnosis and repair of generators and small equipment.
Performs diagnosis and repair of snowmobiles, ATVs.Performs rebuilds on engines, drive trains or components of equipment.Provides training for personnel on the safe use of the above equipment.Provides training in operation and field maintenance to grantees and support personnel.Performs on-site work to equipment in field as required.Provides training as needed to mechanics.Documents all work performed and maintains pertinent records.Assesses suitability of equipment to grantee needs, designing and implementing modifications and custom fabrications as required.Operates and maintains shop equipment, including welders, compressors, presses, etc.Maintains adequate supply of spare parts and tools, in coordination with the materials person.Responsible for implementing and maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.Performs other duties as required.Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:High School diploma or equivalentMinimum of five years of experience in equipment maintenance, with at least three of those years at the supervisory levelExpected Skills and Competencies:Complies with applicable safety, environment, health, and waste management policies and procedures.Proficient using Microsoft Office Word; ability to accurately document changes to work orders and inventory on a computer-based system.Preferred:Training at a Technical schoolExperience with diesel, two and four stroke engines; maintaining small enginesExperience with electrical power generationExperience rebuilding enginesExperience rebuilding gear cases and drive trainsAble to read and understand wiring schematicsAble to teach end users how to use and field maintain equipmentUnderstanding of inventory managementPhysical and/or Other Requirements:Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periodsSuccessful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to AntarcticaSuccessful completion of drug screening and background check required by employerSuccessful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSFMust 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,
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