Power Plant Mechanic

Job Description

Position Responsibilities
:

Maintains a safe workplace program and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

Complies with

all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements, goals,

policies

and procedures.  Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal

documentation.

Performs preventive maintenance on primary Power Plant generators
, remote site and airfield generators

and various emergency generators.

Performs on-site troubleshooting,

repairs

and overhauls of generator engines.

Responds to station power outages and equipment failures as

required
.

Willingness to carry a radio or pager for after hour's call

out's

Completes maintenance records and documents all maintenance performed and

maintains

operating logbooks and databases as

required
.

Schedules diesel engine/generator operations

in order to

maintain

a 3000-hour spread between engines.

Operates Power Plant equipment in an efficient and economical manner.

Coordinates with the Utilities Supervisor or their on-ice representative to order repair and/or spare parts, maintenance parts, assemblies,

tools

and consumables.

Maintains control of plant tools, manuals, repair parts,

assemblies

and

consumables.

Maintains

inventory accuracy at 98% or better.

Ability to work alone or within a team depending on situation.

Trains Power Plant

Operator's

on mechanical equipment as directed.

Ability to cover Power Plant Operator shift / rounds as

required
.

Advises the Utilities Supervisor or their on-ice representative of the status of power production equipment and systems.

Supports the achievement of ASC metrics, whether metrics are directly or indirectly affected by this position's work activities.

Evaluates job hazards and communicates information to staff verbally and in writing through various venues, including weekly and/or daily crew meetings.

Interprets project tasking

utilizing

design drawings,

specifications

and diagrams.

Communicates professionally, both orally and in writing, with their superiors and peers 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, projects, Quality Standard Procedures, and safety practices.

May be

required

to work outside on various jobsites in extreme

cold weather

and environmentally challenging conditions.

Interacts with other partner companies, the National Science Foundation,

military

and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person. Is kind, courteous,

cooperative

and professional

at all times
.

Participate in dormitory chores while deployed to Antarctica.

Performs other duties as

required
.

Required

Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
:

High School diploma or

GED

Minimum three (3) years' experience

required

in diesel powered generators, marine diesel engines, or industrial diesel engines.

Expected

Skills and Competencies:

Mechanical aptitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once is

required
.

Working knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the maintenance and repair of diesel electric generating equipment is

required
.

Thorough knowledge of the methods, hazards, and safety precautions related to diesel engines and diesel engine driven electric generators is

required
.

Ability to

maintain

a professional attitude and to work efficiently in a stressful environment is

required
.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred
:

High school graduate or GED

Previous

experience with remote Polar Logistics operations

Previous

mechanical experience on 1MW and larger diesel engine/generators is highly preferred.

Previous

Field Service experience is highly preferred.

Experience with Caterpillar documentation and software (ET, SIS) is preferred

Working comprehension of electrical distribution, control panels and medium voltage switchgear is preferred.

Experience working with remote field generators is preferred.

Training,

certification

or experience on Caterpillar 3500 / 3600 series engines is preferred

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.