Camp Supervisor (2008-2009)

LOCATION: CENTENNIAL, CO 80015 Camp Supervisor 08-09 Raytheon Polar Services - Experience Antarctica Seeking a unique adventure as well as employment? How would you like to be one of the few people on the planet to have the opportunity to live and work in Antarctica? Raytheon Polar Services is the primary contractor for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) U.S. Antarctic Program. We are currently looking for Camp Supervisor to deploy to McMurdo, South Pole or Palmer research stations on a contract basis beginning in August of 2008. There are three lengths for the contracts: Summer-(Approximately) August or October through February, Winter-(Approximately) February through October, and Year-Long-(Approximately) October through October. We are looking for Primary and Alternate employees to fill all contract positions. The Primary is first in line for the position. The Alternate is next in line to deploy should the Primary be unable to meet deployment requirements. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for certain aspects of the daily operation, maintenance and management of field camp facilities in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures . Works with Camp Manager or senior leader to coordinate, manage and direct the field science program, including safety orientation for all new personnel. Additional responsibilities can include; coordination of air support, Search and Rescue missions, cooking, communications, weather observation, cargo movement, and camp construction. Ensures the camp facilities and equipment are maintained and operated safely, that the camp is tidy, and that waste is retrograded throughout the season. Responsible for all hazardous cargo identification, labeling, and handling prior to shipping back to McMurdo Station via fixed wing aircraft. Prepares cargo for movement to the field, completes load plans and cargo prioritization with air coordinators prior to deployment to the field. Communicates professionally, both orally and written, with their subordinates to relay information they need in order to be successful in their jobs. This includes, but is not limited to, staff meetings, performance appraisals, job requirements, division metrics, projects, Quality Standard Procedures, and safety practices. Maintains detailed records including fuel figures, camp population statistics, flight hours, weather observations, medical and communications. Required to work outside on various jobs in extreme cold weather conditions. Additional duties may include the following: Cargo Responsibilities: - Loading/unloading aircraft. Communicates with load masters and aircraft personnel. - Prepares cargo for movement. May include packaging, labeling, weighing, and palletizing cargo. Communicates weights and sizes of cargo with Fixed Wing Supervisor. - Assists with waste retrograde and hazardous cargo identification - labeling and handling prior to shipping back to McMurdo Station via fixed wing aircraft. May separate and dispose of materials. Tracks and manifests hazardous waste. Responsible for packaging and documenting hazardous cargo. - Prepare and stage equipment and maintains storage berms. Fuels Responsibilities (where no dedicated fuels position exists): - Performs fuel tests on aviation fuel. - Performs fuel transfers, via pipe, hose and tanks. May refuel aircraft, buildings, and vehicles with hand or electric pump. - Performs preventive maintenance tasks as directed. - Tracks and reports quantities of fuel delivered to field and amounts given to aircraft. Mechanical Responsibilities: - Assists with tracking maintenance and repair needs of all equipment in camp - Assists with operating small mechanical equipment, including chainsaws, drills, welderators, etc. as appropriate - Provides mechanical assistance in the repair of vehicles and other equipment - Operates light equipment vehicles, such as snow mobiles, and tracked vehicles. May groom around camp and runway - Assist in the installation and maintenance of the skiway as needed. Required Experience Bachelor degree required. Relevant equivalent work experience accepted in lieu of degree. Valid Drivers license required. A minimum of one year of supervisory experience is required. A minimum of one year of experience that may include any of the following: outdoor education or guiding, cold weather or high altitude camping, and/or guiding groups is required. One year of additional experience in any combination of the following is required as well: computer skills, weather reporting, equipment operation, cargo movement, fuel operations, and/or logistics. Demonstrated ability to work in remote and isolated environments is required. Good verbal communication skills and problem solving skills required. Preferred Experience At least one season of experience working in Antarctica with direct experience working in a field camp in Antarctica is preferred. A basic knowledge of mountaineering skills is highly desired. Additional Polar Information Contract compensation includes reimbursement of expenses to physically qualify, weekly salary, travel to and from the ice, room & board, and you are eligible for a performance based bonus upon successful completion of your contract. Check out our website at www.rpsc.raytheon.com All applicants must be able to provide proof of U.S. or New Zealand citizenship or permanent once employment is offered and pass strict physical, dental, and psychological (for winter-over positions) examinations in order to qualify for deployment. Offers of employment are also contingent upon ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action. All employees must also comply with applicable safety, environment, health, and waste management policies and procedure. Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. 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