Position Responsibilities:
Assist the MEC Supervisor with pre-season planning of renewable energy equipment use by grantees and field camps.
Research and procure new renewable energy equipment and material for current and future projects
Assess suitability of equipment to grantee needs, design and implement modifications and custom fabrications as required.
Design, install, and maintain residential size off-grid power systems in the field, including integration with 120/240 volt power systems
Assign daily tasking, oversee work quality and quantity, and write performance review for Renewable Energy Assistant
Performs diagnosis and repair of renewable energy equipment and systems as required.
Provides training in operation and field maintenance to grantees and support personnel.
Performs on-site work to equipment in field as required.
Develops plans for future expansion of the renewable energy program in USAP field science.
Documents all work performed and maintains pertinent records.
Operates and maintains shop equipment including welders, compressors, presses, etc.
Coordinate with material personnel to maintain inventory of electrical material, balance of system componentry and tools and procures material as necessary.
Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
Support the achievement of ASC metrics, whether they can be directly or indirectly effected by your activities.
Comply with ASC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
Work to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments.
Maintain a safe workplace program and ensure safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
Performs other duties as required
Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:
High School diploma or GED
Minimum of four years’ experience in design, installation, maintenance and repair of off-grid battery storage photovoltaic and wind generator systems
Minimum one of the four years’ experience must be in a supervisory role
A current Journeyman Electrician license or greater.
Preferred:
Technical school training in the renewable energy field is desired.
Experience with installing and programming Outback Power System products
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Past work history with Outback Power Systems
Past work history with battery-based power system
Physical and/or Other Requirements:
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.