Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, we thrive on addressing significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability

About the Role

Amentum now have an exciting opportunity for a Configuration Lead based in Alice Springs, Australia. This position serves as a critical support role to the Configuration Supervisor, assisting in leading a multi-skilled team to efficiently plan, develop, and execute system and infrastructure configuration changes for critical facilities.

These changes encompass electrical systems, cabling (including fiber routing and termination), power management, and space and cooling requirements to support mission-critical operations.

It will see you provide a balance of leadership and technical capability, taking on supervisory responsibilities while performing hands-on work involving electrical infrastructure, cabling routing and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities Include:

• Act as a support and leadership role to assist the Configuration Supervisor in the management, oversight and control of critical infrastructure configuration activities and associated documentation, ensuring adherence to change management practices and industry standards.

• Assist with the oversight of facilities infrastructure being provided to the Operations building.

• Perform hands-on electrical work, including the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems. Tasks include but are not limited to cable routing, fiber termination and infrastructure testing/optimization

• Assist in the management and control of critical infrastructure configuration and associated documentation ensuring change management practices are being followed.

• Supervision of an allocated team, including responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, scheduling, training, mentoring, and resource and performance management.

• Planning, coordination of programs and activities, systems and equipment, execution and administration of tasks in support of critical infrastructure management and changes

• Review and provide technical advice on proposed changes to facility infrastructure and systems, from general concepts through to detailed IFC designs.

• Support the integration, coordination, compilation and communication of technical information, recommendations and advice relevant to facility infrastructure, systems and equipment.

• Prepare, develop, update and manage documentation relevant to facility standard configuration.

• Maintain health and safety within the workplace by promoting safety awareness initiatives, discussions and trainings, encouraging a safety focused culture and participating and reviewing risk assessments

• Reporting of power and cooling requirements ensures that Configuration Supervisor remains across requirements and deliverables for the facilities infrastructure.

• Review of planned works and oversight of facilities infrastructure changes

• Accountable for the efficient functioning of their team, including the oversight and execution of critical system con-figuration changes, while ensuring high levels of service are maintained.

• Ensure that the configuration management function is delivered in a manner that maximizes equipment availability while minimizing mission risk.

About You

• US recognized Journeyman Electrical License

• US recognized Master Electrician’s License · BICSI or similar cabling design and install certification (highly desirable)

• Project management/planning experience with proven experience within a leadership position

• Configuration management experience

• Power generation and distribution, load management and data centre / critical power systems experience

• Building management and control systems

• HVAC experience (desirable)

• Experience in the field with strong background in communications cabling and troubleshooting

• Ability to obtain ACMA Open Cabling registration with endorsements – optical fiber,structured cable, coaxial

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Analytical capability to assess technical and project impacts

• Ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional processes

• Technical background in engineering design, systems engineering, or production

What We Offer

• Territory Allowance 

• Free access to 24-hour gym

• EAP Services - which includes free confidential counselling, wellbeing services.

• Numerous salary sacrifice options, including rent, mortgage, and novated leasing

• Training and development to help you build specialist skills

• Competitive salary + work life balance

• Discounts at most Alice Springs retail outlets.

• Education Assistance via Amentum Corporate Policy

Relocating to Alice Springs offers a lifestyle that’s hard to match:

• Short commutes and a calmer pace of life

• A strong, welcoming community culture

• Access to incredible national parks, hiking trails, and outdoor adventure

• A setting that allows you to focus on your career while still enjoying your downtime

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance. U.S.: Top Secret / SCI (TS/SSCI) clearance

Statement of Work Requirements: 

• ​All personnel assigned shall be: 

• ​US Citizen 

• ​At least 18 years of age 

• ​Able to fluently read, write and speak English 

Our culture is one of inclusivity, where everyone is valued, and all voices are heard. We actively seek to create a workplace where employee engagement thrives, and where every individual feels empowered to contribute their unique talents to our shared mission.

Amentum reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date