This Opportunity is on the Island of Diego Garcia (British Indian Ocean)

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

• 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

• Must successfully complete before or within six months of assignment "Basic Corrosion," a five day course of instruction sponsored by the NACE International Institute or equivalent training or technical expertise in corrosion control methods and procedures

• 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

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization

• Ability to successfully pass CENTCOM 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

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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.