engineering support jobs in Antarctica

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Summary:

Supports the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Painters perform surface preparation and painting tasks on maintenance or construction work, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Carpenter Foreman or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform painting of interior walls, piping, ceilings, floors, furniture, and any other item that requires a paint finish

• Perform painting of exterior surfaces of buildings, towers and structures

• Utilize a variety of paint materials and application tools

• Perform drywall repairs, taping, finishing and texturing

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

• 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

• 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

• Use solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems

• Proactively identify any unsafe conditions or hazards 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

• May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo only)

• Occasionally utilize the assistance of other station personnel to complete tasking, or assist other trades or departments with their tasking

• 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

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

• Perform other duties as required

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

• High School diploma or GED

• Minimum 4 years’ experience required in all phases of painting, including interior and exterior, and using a variety of application tools and methods

Expected Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with scaffolding and/or aerial lifts

• Prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

Preferred:

• Experience in a commercial or industrial environment

• Experience with industrial coatings

• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams

• Experience working in remote locations or extreme environments

• Experience working in confined spaces

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.