Polar Heavy Equipment Technician Antarctic Deployments

Amentum; Davis Station (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain a broad range of equipment used in field camps and traverses. You will work in demanding, remote environments, including Antarctica, with potential for long deployments and team-based operations.

Responsibilities include performing complex repairs, operating heavy shop gear, documenting work, and ensuring safety standards are met while collaborating with Traverse and Field Camp teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ heavy equipment maintenance/repair experience, or one year plus Antarctic deployment.
• Technician Level II: four years’ experience, or three years plus Antarctic deployment as HE Technician I.
• Technician Level III: seven years’ experience in HE maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heavy equipment (construction, agricultural, etc.).
• Perform service, maintenance, and overhauls per manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Operate shop equipment and handle lifting and handling of heavy parts.
• Document work, root cause analysis, labor and parts, and prepare reports.
• Ensure safety and compliance with Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Lifting and bracing

Adaptability to harsh environments

Education

High School diploma

Technician Level I

Technician Level II

Technician Level III

Tools

ASE certifications

Dealership certifications

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain a broad range of equipment used in field camps and traverses. You will work in demanding, remote environments, including Antarctica, with potential for long deployments and team-based operations.

Responsibilities include performing complex repairs, operating heavy shop gear, documenting work, and ensuring safety standards are met while collaborating with Traverse and Field Camp teams.