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Facilities Operators 

The Facilities Shift Operator plays an integral role in ensuring safe, reliable & effective Operation of site.

The Facilities Shift Operator is a part of a team responsible for 24/7 oversight, monitoring, operation and control of all site infrastructure, utilities and equipment.

As a Facilities shift Operator you will manage critical power, generation, cooling and hydraulic systems whilst keeping accurate records, completing routine inspections and compiling data on site infrastructure, equipment and essential operating systems.

Facilities Shift Operators also play a role in switching between different power, generation & utilities configurations and performing safe equipment isolations whilst guaranteeing site reliability. This will include technical assessment and investigation of proposed isolation and configuration changes to utilities, Equipment and infrastructure.

Additionally, Facilities Shift Operator will be called upon to react and provide emergency response ensuring site service interruptions are avoided and all critical components are operational. This will include performing maintenance and repair activities on a wide variety of equipment and infrastructure.

This is a diverse, multi-facetted position within a team of specialized experts who have control over and maintain a unique site. As a member of this team, you will join one of 4 shift teams on a 2 weeks on 2 weeks off roster (12hr shifts) to guarantee 24/7 support and coverage to the facility and all utilities and equipment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

Responsibilities/Duties

• Monitor/ control site infrastructure and equipment 
• Conduct safe configuration change and equipment isolation
• Technical assessment and technical documentation writing and review 
• Routine equipment inspection, data collection and metric reporting 
• Conduct maintenance and repair to equipment and components 
• Complete reports, incident and event data collection 
• Investigate and review system anomalies 
• Lead and contribute to development of technical process and procedures 
• Ensure compliance with all site environmental health and safety requirements
• Any other reasonable duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Essential 

• Experience in relevant industry or Trade assistance position or equivalent experience and skills  

Applicable experience may include but not be limited to the following trades :

• Electrical 
• Plumbing
• Refrigeration
• Mechanical 
• Communication/ cabling 
• Fire technician 
• Plant/ system control 
• Security or CCTV systems 

OR

• Experience in related facilities operations or SCADA system operations 
• Strong understanding of general equipment maintenance requirements (preventive, predictive, and corrective)
• Understanding of technical plans and drawings with the ability to read and assess plans and or technical documents
• Basic computer skills including Office 365 programs and excel 
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain a TS SCI with poly or must be an Australian citizen and possess or be able to obtain a TSPV
• Driver's License 

Desirable

• Strong understanding of Infrastructure, facilities equipment and functionality within a large operational facility 
• 5 years post apprenticeship trade experience or experience as Facilities/ infrastructure Operator
• HV switching certification/ experience 
• Experience in Power Generation or Power Networks  
• Experience working with HMI based control systems/ SCADA or BMS systems 
• HV switching certification
• First response/aid 
• Confined space entry 
• High risk 
• Dogger/ rigger/ Crane license 

EXPERIENCE – Minimum Essential 

2 Years minimum post trade experience as qualified tradesperson

INITIAL EMPLOYMENT EXPECTATIONS

It is expected that new employees starting with operations commence and subsequently complete the initial employment training modules within the employee qualifying period of 6 months.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Facilities Shift Operators should be able to perform general trades-based tasks and physical work of light to moderately heavy physicality
• The position will also require some extended periods sitting and working in an office space monitoring equipment via HMI. Additionally, there may be extended periods of office work reading and interpreting plans and completing technical documentation
• The position may also call for extended periods of manual trade-based labour and time on feet working with tools and equipment
• Attention to detail and high concentration levels are required along with the ability to multi task and perform thorough decision-making processes

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee will initially require a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) and be expected to obtain Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Department of Defence Security Clearance (Australian) or TS/SCI (U.S.) clearance

STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS

• All personnel assigned to work at JDFPG shall be:
• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to fluently read, write and speak English

EHS REQUIREMENT

All Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements. While Amentum is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the JDFPG Handbook, each person is responsible for:

• Completing work tasks in a safe manner
• Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or PMO/EHS Manager
• Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the JDFPG Handbook during the performance of their work
• Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to “STOP WORK” if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environment

QUALITY REQUIREMENT

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 Program and carry out job activities in compliance with the Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their 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 their job.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income 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 laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.