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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

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