Cryo Technician

PAE Government Services Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cryogenic Maintenance Technician to perform periodic maintenance, reconstitution, and storage of cryogenic assets in accordance with the PWS and applicable USAF requirements. You will inspect assets, identify parts, troubleshoot malfunctions, calibrate gauges, and document work orders.

The role requires 1–3 years of cryogenics experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Formal training in mechanical maintenance of cryogenic equipment.
• 1–3 years' experience in cryogenics or related maintenance.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust U.S. Government Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Authorized to work in the host country.

Responsibilities

• Comply with SOPs, safety policies and USAF orders.
• Perform periodic maintenance, reconstitution, and storage of cryogenic assets per USAF TOs.
• Inspect and evaluate cryogenic assets and components.
• Identify replacement parts and part numbers.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform maintenance on cryotanks, transfer tubes, and valves.
• Prepare and document time sheets, work orders, and maintenance records.
• Calibrate gauges and perform hydrostatic testing of liquid samplers.
• Manage HAZMAT inventories and coordinate disposal when required.
• Operate material handling equipment.
• Support shop safety and related training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cryogenics maintenance

English proficiency

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Maximo

Education

Formal training for mechanical maintenance of cryogenics equipment

Tools

Maximo

Pallet jacks

4K/10K forklifts

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Purpose and Scope

Conducts periodic maintenance operations, reconstitution, storage and deployment of cryogenic assets in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and applicable USAF requirements. Follows procedures to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

Essential Responsibilities

• Complies with all company standard operating procedures, work instructions, USAF Technical Orders, industrial safety and environmental policies.
• Perform periodic maintenance, reconstitution, and storage of cryogenic assets (like LOX and LIN tanks) in accordance with USAF Technical Orders.
• Inspects/evaluates cryogenic assets and installed components.
• Identifies necessary replacement parts and part numbers.
• Identify malfunctions and perform repairs on cryotainers, transfer tubes, and valves to ensure equipment remains mission‑ready.
• Cleans/inspects and repairs cryogenic assets and components.
• Troubleshoots cryogenic asset malfunctions and takes necessary maintenance actions.
• Participates in equipment maintenance, shop safety, and other related training.
• Ensures calibration of cryogenic gauges and hydrostatic testing of liquid samplers.
• Ensures corrosion control is performed as required, to include sanding defected areas, cleaning and priming surfaces, painting and application of preservation materials.
• Prepares cryogenic assets for deployment according to established procedures.
• Prepares and documents time sheets, work orders and maintenance records.
• Cleans inside and outside work areas.
• Operates Material Handling equipment when required.
• Inventories hazardous material (HAZMAT) within the assigned work center and coordinates with the appropriate office for the proper disposal of HAZMAT when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Satisfactory completion of formal training for mechanical maintenance of cryogenics equipment.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in the field of cryogenics, ground support equipment maintenance or equivalent.
• Must have a level 3 understanding of written and spoken English and ability to comprehend all required publications.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to qualify and operate vehicles related to this position and the Material handing equipment (pallet jacks, 4K/10K forklifts).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust U.S. Government Clearance.
• NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Contract requirements in accordance with Appendix J: Complete Cryotainer Maintenance Course (J3AZR2F051 05AA) and awarded SEI 036.
• Ensures qualified personnel (AFSC 2F0X1), US Civil Service, US contract employees, host national military and/or civilian, or sister service equivalent(s) are permitted to perform cryogenic operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documenting maintenance records and work orders.
• Capable of lifting, pushing, or pulling at least 50 lbs and operating material handling equipment.
• Ability to work in DPAS (for accountability) and Maximo (for maintenance/work orders).
• Must be authorized to work in host country.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Work is performed in a shop environment that is moderately lighted, heated, and ventilated, is exposed to disagreeable fumes and to cuts and bruises from using tools in close placed and hazards of moving vehicles such as forklifts and sweepers in shop area. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, and taste or smell. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud or unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues. Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed. Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs.

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 his/her job. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

Accommodation & Assistance

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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