Insulator

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).
The Insulator will perform maintenance or construction tasking, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the
Assistant Fa
cilities Maintenance Supervisor
. Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities
(not all inclusive):

Perform hands-on insulation tasks on maintenance and construction projects
utilizing
a variety of materials and tools

Install insulation on piping, walls, and other surfaces

Maintain and repair existing insulation

Remove and reinstall insulation as needed to
facilitate
repairs to piping and heat trace

Install temporary insulation on piping as needed until permanent insulation can be installed

Perform minor sheet metal work as
required

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 working from Job Plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes.

Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and create or revise SOPs as needed

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 use
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 four years' experience in all phases of industrial insulation to include installation, repair
,
and removal

Expected Skills and Competencies:

Experience with pipe insulation, including fabrication of metal sheathing

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

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

Possess prior computer experience and 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
:

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.