Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking an Antenna Maintenance Supervisor to support a government contract based on the island of Diego Garcia.
PURPOSE / SCOPE
The Antenna Maintenance Supervisor (AMS) is responsible for supervision and performance of antenna maintenance, installation and repair, ensuring PM / AIMP execution. AMS will be responsible for accompanying personnel in secured areas with NCTS. Will perform duties to ensure compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Inspection and maintenance of designated fixed and semi-fixed antenna structures (i.e. communications, bore sight, and Lightning Protection System (LPS).
Perform minor and surface corrosion during preventive maintenance activities for facilities, equipment, infrastructure (including antenna structures), and system components.
Perform corrective maintenance and corrosion control on facilities, systems, infrastructure, towers, and equipment consistent with the Program maintenance plans and crane / tower management plans
Perform corrosion control on antenna structures and towers at AAAF, which will involve climbing and working at full height IAW required OSHA standards
Conduct heavy metal sampling and sample analysis before facility renovation or demolition and maintain a database of sample results
Maintain tower structural reliability by inspecting to full height
Inspect the Lightning Mitigation System (LMS) and certify for operational effectiveness
Inspect facility grounding at facilities assigned to the Contractor and shall report results as directed by Program leadership and PWS
Maintain aircraft safety warning lights and associated hardware on all towers
Maintain antennas, antenna structures and towers that are individually supported by, located on top of, or attached to facilities and structures
Perform other duties as assigned
The Antenna Maintenance Supervisor will be available within 30 minutes to meet with Government personnel and / or Program leadership as required 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in this role.
QUALIFICATIONS
Engineer or technician with antenna and outside plant experience in varied types of High Frequency (HF) antenna systems with emphasis on antenna maintenance, installation, testing and documentation of results.
It is required that the antenna supervisor will successfully complete before or within six months of assignment, "Basic Corrosion," a five-day course of instruction sponsored by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Institute or equivalent training or technical expertise in corrosion control methods and procedures.
High school diploma or equivalent
Five years’ experience in Antenna Maintenance and Operations as outlined
Three years’ experience in a supervisory role in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce
Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office products
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a US passport and driver's license throughout employment in this role
Ability to successfully pass PACOM medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance
WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Able to stand for long periods of time such as eight (8) to ten (10) hours, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies
Able to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds
Work includes facilities, towers, antennas, security control and locks, cranes and hoists, corrosion control, heavy metals in paint, and asbestos removal and disposal services
Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in 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 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 policies pertaining to job.
