Preventative Maintenance Foreman

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOREMAN | SIX MILE, LLC

Type of Position: Full-Time, Seasonal

Tier: 1

Location: Antarctica

Schedule: Varies

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Six Mile, LLC (SML) is hiring for their sister company, Khotol Services Corporation (KSC), for the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a seasonal contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). The Preventative Maintenance Foreman will supervise and perform corrective and preventative maintenance or construction tasking, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor or Assistant Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the activities of Facilities Preventative Maintenance Shop and personnel
• Supervise and perform hands-on diagnosis, repair, and scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing facilities, equipment, systems, and infrastructure
• Support installation and commissioning of equipment and systems
• Determine proper maintenance procedures and plan maintenance tasks
• Coordinate and ensure availability of bench stock supplies
• Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside normal working hours
• Maintain effective communication between departments and represent department as needed at operational meetings
• Assist with ensuring accurate material and labor charge code use, and accurate timecard submittal
• Interact with the National Science Foundation, military and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person
• Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved
• Advise supervisor of job progress, material/labor requirements, and personnel matters
• 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), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directed
• Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme cold weather
• Routinely utilize independent judgment and discretion to identify potential issues and solve problems
• Proactively identify any unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations and communicate them effectively
• Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking
• Learn and utilize computer-based labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications
• May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo Only)
• Evaluate labor and material needs for tasking and assign duties to subordinate staff as appropriate
• Interpret schedules, design drawings, specifications and diagrams to carry out tasking
• Routinely inspect worksites and evaluate staff tasking
• Ensure staff attendance of required trainings and maintain records of departmental trainings
• Evaluate and identify job hazards and effectively communicate information to staff verbally and in writing through various venues, including weekly and daily crew meetings
• Responsible for providing timely performance feedback to staff and timely submission of end-of-season evaluations to Human Resources
• Provide suggestions and recommendations for re-hiring, termination and advancement of staff
• Works with Human Resources to address conflict or personnel issues as they arise
• Handle confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.) in accordance with management policy and with the highest degree of professionalism
• Communicate professionally, both orally and in writing, with subordinates 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, Quality Assurance procedures, and safety practices
• Assist with the ordering of resupply materials for the department to maintain adequate inventory on station
• Access, review, and approve employee timesheets and Maximo Work Orders
• 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
• Implement and maintain Work Center Safety Program and participate in ASC safety objectives
• Must participate in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
• Perform other duties as required

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
• 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.
• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum six years of documented experience in all phases of preventive and corrective maintenance, including industrial and/or commercial facilities maintenance experience on refrigeration, HVAC, combustion heating appliances, plumbing, and electrical.
• Minimum three of the six years' experience must be in a lead, supervisor or foreman role
• Experience with oil fired combustion heating appliances (South Pole)
• The ability to read design drawings, specifications, and diagrams is required
• Minimum intermediate level computer skills with MS Office Suite experience to include Word, Excel and Outlook
• 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
• 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.

PREFERRED

• Experience with oil fired combustion heating appliances (McMurdo)
• Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Experience with Alerton Ascent Compass Software
• Experience with Direct Digital Control (DDC)
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Experience with Building Automation Systems
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At SML, we empower our employees in their careers. When you work with us, we will encourage you to follow your passions, and we promise to be committed to your safety, well-being, and professional development.

We treat our team members well – because it's the right thing to do, and because it makes good business sense. At SML, you will contribute to our mission to provide solutions for our customers through unparalleled service reflective of our value-added, innovative approach, with respect for shareholders, the environment, and our traditional values.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

LIFTING & CARRYING

This position is generally active, requiring routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds . Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times.

MOBILITY

The employees will need to move around the office to attend meetings, access shared resources, and collaborate with team members.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

The company is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. All employees are expected to adhere to safety guidelines and report any safety concerns.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Individuals with specific accommodation needs are encouraged to discuss them with the Human Resources Department.

ABOUT SIX MILE, LLC

SML is an Alaska Native-Owned Village Corporation serving its more than 2,000 Native shareholders and four villages located along the Yukon River. Alaska Native Corporations are the result of the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, which was signed into law in 1971. The act was intended to resolve long-standing issues surrounding aboriginal land claims, to stimulate economic development throughout Alaska, as well as to settle land and financial claims.

As a historically nomadic people who relied on each other, the concept of sharing is essential in Athabascan tradition. For thousands of years small groups would band together to share resources, helping to ensure both the success and survival of the group. In the Koyukon Athabaskan language, Gana-A'Yoo means "friends together," which is reflected in our logomark's firm arm grip and the value we place on building long-term relationships.

This was the underlying sentiment in 1978 when the shareholders of the villages of Galena, Koyukuk, Nulato and Kaltag made the decision to join together as "friends" and merge into one for-profit village corporation. The company has strong social and cultural ties to its villages and is committed to meeting its economic, social, and cultural obligations to its shareholders.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

SML is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religious beliefs, age, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.