GENERAL DUTIES (not all inclusive):

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains construction and heavy equipment.
Corrects deficiencies in components and ancillary equipment.
Performs service, maintenance, repairs and overhauls in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
Performs equipment repairs in response to maintenance requests, in shop or in field locations.
Uses diagnostic procedures and test equipment to identify and correct equipment faults.
Analyzes and diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and electronic faults.
Operates shop equipment including overhead cranes, welders, compressors, presses, grinders, hand tools, and tire servicing equipment.
Lifts, moves and/or installs heavy parts and assemblies safely, using basic tooling and PPE. May be required to perform work outside in severe weather conditions.
Complies with all ASC Environmental, Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provides documentation as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
May work days, nights or swing shifts depending on operational needs.
Assists other mechanics and members of the VMF team as required.
Documents all work performed including diagnosis, root cause, labor and parts. Conducts parts and repair requirements research and maintains records. Prepares reports as required.
Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the work place.
Maintains a clean and safe workplace and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
Performs other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Two years training at a technical school is highly desirable.
Valid driver’s license required.
A minimum of five years’ experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair required; or a minimum of four years’ experience with heavy equipment maintenance and repair, in addition to one summer or winter Antarctic deployment working as a heavy equipment technician.
ASE certifications, and dealership certifications a plus.
Experience on a broad range of construction equipment, specifically Caterpillar tractors is preferred.
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods is required.
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors.
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisypicking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
PAE covers all program related expenses for travel to and from Antarctica as well as housing and food while deployed.

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