Carpenter Foreman

Job Description

Summary:

Seasonal Contract posit
i
on supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).

Carpenter Foremen will supervise and perform maintenance or construction work, or any combination thereof. Tasking is based on employee's prior work experience and ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities

(not all inclusive):

Supervise the activities of Carpenters and Carpenter Apprentices

Supervise and perform hands-on carpentry tasks on construction and maintenance projects

Supervise and perform hands-on diagnosis, repair, and scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing buildings and infrastructure

May coordinate, supervise, and perform all aspects of field camp construction,

maintenance

and upgrades, working closely with all trades involved in field camp construction,

maintenance

and winterization (McMurdo only)

May be

required

to supervise other trades involved in field or science specific construction (McMurdo only)

Perform construction related tasks in and around undeveloped and remote areas as well as in adverse conditions

Maintain and update departmental inventory records and materials usage

Coordinate material and labor support from other work centers and departments

Create design drawings under the direction of Construction Coordinator, Construction Superintendent and/or Supervisor and

accomplish

as-built drawings during and after construction for reference purposes

Accomplish various projects through the creation and

utilization

of design drawings and specifications

Perform tasks requiring repeated heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, digging, hauling, standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, and squatting

Create project schedules and updates, progress reports, and completion reports in electronic format as

required

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

Maintain effective communication between departments and represent department as needed at operational meetings

Assist

with ensuring

accurate

material and labor charge code use, and

accurate

timecard submittal

Interact with the National Science Foundation, military and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person

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

Advise

supervisor of job progress, material/labor requirements, and personnel matters

Accomplish tasking

utilizing

design drawings, specifications, and 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

Routinely

utilize

independent judgment and discretion to

identify

potential issues and solve problems

Proactively

identify

any unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations 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)

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

Interpret schedules, design drawings,

specifications

and diagrams to carry out tasking

Routinely inspect worksites and evaluate staff tasking

Ensure staff attendance of required trainings and

maintain

records of departmental trainings

Evaluate and

identify

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

Responsible for providing

timely

performance feedback to staff and

timely

submission of end-of-season evaluations to Human Resources

Provide suggestions and recommendations for re-hiring,

termination

and advancement of staff

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

Handle confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.)

in accordance with

management policy and with the highest degree of professionalism

Communicate professionally, both orally and in writing, with subordinates as needed to relay information they need

in order to

be successful in their jobs. This includes, but is not limited to, staff meetings, performance appraisals, job requirements, division metrics, Quality Assurance procedures, and safety practices.

Assist

with the ordering of resupply materials for the department to

maintain

adequate inventory on station

Access, review, and approve employee timesheets and Maximo Work Orders,

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

Implement and

maintain

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

Perform other duties as

required

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
:

High School diploma or

GED

Minimum 6 years of documented experience in most phases of the carpentry trade, including rough framing, finish carpentry, and design & layout

Minimum 2 of the 6 years must be in a lead,

foreman

or supervisory position

Expected Skills and Competencies:

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

Minimum intermediate level computer skills with MS Office Suite experience to include Word,

Excel

and Outlook

Be able and willing to learn and effectively

utilize

computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

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

Preferred
:

Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness First Aid, or Basic to Advanced first aid training (McMurdo Summer only)

Experience in construction and/or maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities

Experience working in remote locations or extreme environments

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.