•    Assist the Lead Renewable Energy Specialist in the planning of renewable energy equipment use by grantees and field camps.
•    Develop recommendations for new renewable energy equipment and material for current and future projects.
•    Help assess the suitability of equipment needed and aid in implementing modifications and custom fabrications.
•    Assist in the installations and maintenance of residential size off-grid power systems in the field.
•    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.
•    Helps 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.
•    Manage a fleet of deep-cycle batteries including cleaning, charging, and testing
•    Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
•    Perform duties in support of Science Support Division metrics (as provided by your supervisor).
•    Support the achievement of RPSC metrics, whether they can be directly or indirectly, effected by your activities.
•    Comply with Amentum 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 Amentum 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
•    A minimum of two years’ experience in design, installation, maintenance and repair of photovoltaic and wind generator systems 

Expected Skills and Competencies: 
•    Knowledge and experience with general electrical installations, including construction, electrical theory and safety is required

Preferred:
•    Journeyman electrical license 
•    Technical school training in the renewable energy field 
•    Experience with installing and programming Outback Power System products 
•    Past work history with Outback Power Systems
•    Past work history with battery-based power system
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

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.

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