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Summary:
Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Carpenter Foremen will supervise and perform maintenance or construction work, or any combination thereof. Tasking is based on employee’s prior work experience and ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities (not all inclusive):
Supervise the activities of Carpenters and Carpenter Apprentices

Supervise and perform hands-on carpentry tasks on construction and maintenance projects

Supervise and perform hands-on diagnosis, repair, and scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing buildings and infrastructure

May coordinate, supervise, and perform all aspects of field camp construction, maintenance and upgrades, working closely with all trades involved in field camp construction, maintenance and winterization (McMurdo only)

May be required to supervise other trades involved in field or science specific construction (McMurdo only)

Perform construction related tasks in and around undeveloped and remote areas as well as in adverse conditions

Maintain and update departmental inventory records and materials usage

Coordinate material and labor support from other work centers and departments

Create design drawings under the direction of Construction Coordinator, Construction Superintendent and/or Supervisor and accomplish as-built drawings during and after construction for reference purposes

Accomplish various projects through the creation and utilization of design drawings and specifications

Perform tasks requiring repeated heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, digging, hauling, standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, and squatting

Create project schedules and updates, progress reports, and completion reports in electronic format as required

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 utilizing design drawings, specifications, and diagrams

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 effectively 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

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 6 years of documented experience in most phases of the carpentry trade, including rough framing, finish carpentry, and design & layout

Minimum 2 of the 6 years must be in a lead,



foreman or supervisory position

Expected Skills and Competencies:
Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and diagrams

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

Preferred:
Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness First Aid, or Basic to Advanced first aid training (McMurdo Summer only)

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

Experience working in remote locations or extreme environments

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

No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC): Must be able to obtain andmaintainfacility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Safety
Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing andmaintaininga secure work environment. Asappropriate, each employeeis responsible forcompleting all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddyaid responsibilities,participatingin emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality
Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policiespertaining tojob.

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📌 Carpenter Foreman (British Columbia)
🏢 Amentum
📍 British Columbia