Amentum
TDYFieldCoordinator
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“TDY Field Coordinator at Amentum. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Provide required support to science teams at Field Camps. Troubleshoot issues at Field Camps”
Industry & Context.
problem solving skills
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, Willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum, Willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold, Must participate in community programs, Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States, Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization, US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or GED, Two years of combined experience is required in any of the following areas: expedition outfitting in polar climates or high altitude winter settings, National Park service positions, outdoor education, experience working with helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, and/or guiding services., Wilderness First Responder Certification
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree is preferred., Previous experience working in the Arctic or Antarctica with direct experience working in a field camp in polar environments, Experience in any combination of the following is strongly preferred: weather reporting, equipment operation (including meteorologiscal, GPS and communication equipment), cargo movement, fuel operations, and/or logistics., Glacial travel and basic mountaineering experience, Previous training in weather observation
What You'll Do.
Provide required support to science teams at Field Camps
Troubleshoot issues at Field Camps
Handle and resolve difficult situations
such as resource limitations
Identify and provide logistical needs
Monitor meteorological observation equipment and trainings
Receive trainings and prepare cargo for camp
Conduct daily communications with field camps or McMurdo Station related to resupply needs
Track and ensure required cargo is delivered when needed
Provide support to camp staff
Expedite required support from various McMurdo operations
Perform weather observations
Participate in search and rescue operations
Maintain a safe workplace program
Communicate with loadmasters and aircraft personnel
Prepare cargo for movement
Assist with waste retrograde and hazardous cargo identification
Track and manifest hazardous waste
Package and document hazardous cargo
Prepare and stage equipment
Maintain storage berms
and grooming equipment
Operate snowmobiles and 4-wheelers
Perform fuel tests on aviation fuel
Perform fuel transfers
Perform preventive maintenance tasks
Track and report quantities of fuel delivered and amounts given to aircraft
Develop and maintain a schedule of chores for camp personnel
Provide support cooking
Assist in re-supply food planning
Assist with dishwashing
Assist with snow melting
Assist with tracking maintenance and repair needs of all equipment in camp
Assist with operating small mechanical equipment
Provide mechanical assistance in the repair of vehicles and other equipment
Operate light equipment vehicles
Assist in the installation and maintenance of the skiway
Assist in completion of end of season report according to SOP
Participate in community programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works with science teams at Field Camps; Communicates with loadmasters and aircraft personnel; Communicates priorities, weights and sizes of cargo with Cargo Coordinators and Fixed Wing personnel; Provides support to camp staff; Assists in expediting required support from the various McMurdo operations; Participates in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
Communication Scope
Good verbal communication skills
Full Job Description
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.**** Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. **Position Responsibilities :** * Works with science teams at Field Camps to provide required support, troubleshoots issues, and is involved in decision-making. May handle and resolve difficult situations, such as resource limitations. * Identifies and provides many logistical needs, including: inventory reporting, fuel deliveries, and snow melting. * Assists in monitoring the meteorological observation equipment and trainings. * When in McMurdo, primary duties are to receive trainings and prepare cargo for camp. Weather delays may be experienced. When all camp specific tasks are complete, other departments may have tasking, which may be considered menial labor (dish washing, checking equipment, conducting inventories, shoveling, etc). * Conducts daily communications with field camps or McMurdo Station related to resupply needs. Tracks and ensures required cargo is delivered when needed. * Provides support to camp staff, assist in expediting required support from the various McMurdo operations. * Depending on assigned location, may perform duties such as: equipment operation, weather observations, fueling, and participating in search and rescue operations. * Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the work place. * Performs other duties as required. **Additional duties may include the following: ** _Cargo Responsibi
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