Amentum Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Overview
The Facilities Shift Operator plays an integral role in ensuring safe, reliable and effective operation of the site.
The Facilities Shift Operator is part of a team responsible for 24/7 oversight, monitoring, operation and control of all site infrastructure, utilities and equipment.
The role manages critical power, generation, cooling and hydraulic systems; maintains accurate records; completes routine inspections and compiles data on site infrastructure, equipment and essential operating systems.
The Facilities Shift Operator supports switching between different power, generation and utilities configurations and performing safe equipment isolations, while guaranteeing site reliability.
This position may involve emergency response to avoid service interruptions and performing maintenance and repair activities on a wide variety of equipment and infrastructure.
The role operates on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off roster (12-hour shifts) as part of one of four shift teams to provide 24/7 support.
Responsibilities
Monitor and control site infrastructure and equipment
Conduct safe configuration changes and equipment isolation
Technical assessment and technical documentation writing and review
Routine equipment inspection, data collection and metric reporting
Maintenance and repair of equipment and components
Complete reports, incident and event data collection
Investigate and review system anomalies
Lead and contribute to development of technical processes and procedures
Ensure compliance with all site environmental health and safety requirements
Other reasonable duties as requested
Qualifications
Experience in relevant industry or trade assistance position or equivalent experience and skills
Applicable trades may include: Electrical, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Mechanical, Communications/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; 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 TS SCI with poly or 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 of 2 years minimum post-trade experience as a qualified tradesperson
Initial Employment Expectations
New employees starting with operations are expected to 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 from light to moderately heavy
The position will require extended periods sitting and monitoring equipment via HMI, reading and interpreting plans and completing technical documentation
Extended periods of manual trade-based labor and time on feet working with tools and equipment
Attention to detail and high concentration levels, with the ability to multi-task and make thorough decisions
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 Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) and be expected to obtain Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) or TS/SCI clearance as applicable.
Statement of Work (SOW) 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 Requirements
All Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with site environmental, health and safety requirements.
Each person is responsible for:
Completing work tasks in a safe manner
Reporting 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
Red-Carding a Job — the right and responsibility to STOP WORK if a job is unsafe or possesses a danger to the environment
Quality and Procedure Compliance
Quality is the foundation for our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.
It is our policy to 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.
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, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship 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.
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Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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