Cryogenic Technician
Amentum
- Agency: Amentum
- Location: VA
- Type: full-time
- Work arrangement: onsite
- Posted: 2026-06-17
Job Description
Purpose and Scope:
The Cryogenics Technician performs periodic maintenance operations, reconstitution, storage, and deployment of cryogenic assets
in accordance with
the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and applicable USAF requirements. Follows procedures to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Carries out all duties
in accordance with
Company International ISO 9001 Quality and Safety Standards.
Essential Responsibilities:
Complies with
all company standard operating procedures, work instructions, USAF Technical Orders, industrial safety and environmental policies.
Retrieves inbound cryogenic assets from the freight holding area.
Inspects/evaluates cryogenic assets and installed components.
Identifies
necessary replacement parts and part numbers.
Cleans/inspects and repairs cryogenic assets and components.
Troubleshoots cryogenic asset malfunctions and takes necessary maintenance actions.
Participates in equipment maintenance, shop safety, and other related training.
Ensures calibration of cryogenic gauges and hydrostatic testing of liquid samplers.
Ensures corrosion control is performed as required, to include sanding defected areas, cleaning and priming surfaces, painting, and application of preservation materials.
Prepares cryogenic assets for deployment according to established procedures.
Prepares and documents time sheets, work
orders
and maintenance records.
Cleans inside and outside work areas.
Operates Material Handling equipment when
required
.
Inventories hazardous material (HAZMAT) within the assigned work center and coordinates with the
appropriate office
for the proper disposal of HAZMAT when
required
.
Assists
with
additional
duties within FSE operations if needed.
Minimum Position Knowledge,
Skills
and Abilities Required:
Satisfactory completion of formal training for mechanical maintenance of cryogenics equipment.
1 to 3 years' experience in the field of cryogenics, ground support equipment maintenance or equivalent.
Must have a level 3 understanding of written and spoken English and ability to
comprehend
all required publications.
Must
possess
a valid driver license and be able to qualify and
operate
vehicles related to this position and 4K/10K forklifts.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust U.S. Government Clearance.
NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Contract Requirements in Accordance with Appendix J:
Complete
Cryotainer
Maintenance Course (J3AZR2F051 05AA) and awarded SEI 036.
Must be qualified as (AFSC 2F0X1), US Civil Service, US contract employees, host national military and/or civilian, or sister service equivalent(s) are
permitted
to perform
cryogenic operations.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee
is regularly required to
reach with hands and arms. The employee
frequently
is required to
stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee
is occasionally required to
walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must
frequently
lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Other Responsibilities:
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
his/her job.