Refrigeration Mechanic

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).

Refrigeration Mechanics

perform

refrigeration repair and maintenance on maintenance and construction projects,

or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the

Preventative Maintenance Foreman
. Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities

(not all inclusive):

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on refrigeration and cooling equipment

in accordance with

the preventive maintenance program
.

This includes installation and startup of refrigeration and cooling equipment

utilizin
g

special tools and equipment

Diagnose, repair, and perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing refrigeration systems and equipment

Effectively communicate with

affected parties

regarding

planned tasking, issues,

or

impacts

Advise the Preventive Maintenance Foreman on job progress and material/labor requirements

Maintain up to date refrigeration inventory

Assist Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and PM Foreman in

determining

materials for inventory re-supply

O
rder

replacement parts as needed

Act

as EPA

required

"Refrigerant Manager" for CFC tracking, leak detection
,

and reporting functions

Work

with all electrical components from disconnect throughout equipment

Submit reports as required by supervisor

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 4 years' experience in refrigeration mechanic work, including installation and maintenance of refrigeration equipment

Current EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification

Expected Skills and Competencies:

Ability to diagnose,

maintain
, adjust, repair, and replace refrigeration systems and components

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 in commercial and/or industrial facilities

HVAC/R license/certification

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.