Utility Mechanic Apprentice (2008-2009)

LOCATION: CENTENNIAL, CO 80015 Utility Mechanic Apprentice 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 Utility Mechanic Apprentices 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 - Assists in performing major overhauls to include dismantling, replacing parts and making repairs to heating, ventilating, cooling refrigeration systems and their component parts. - Performs preventive maintenance in accordance with the Preventive Maintenance Program. -Advises the Preventive Maintenance Foreman, Preventive Maintenance Specialist, Maintenance UT or Maintenance Coordinator on job progress and material requirements. - Assists in plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs to support systems and structures as necessary. - The ability to learn and perform some tasking to satisfactory quality without full-time direct supervision. -Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the work place. Required Experience - At least two years of documented experience in facility maintenance. -High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Experience - Construction and/or HVAC Trade Schools highly desirable. - The ability to read design drawings and wiring diagrams helpful. 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 residency 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. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE ©2008 Raytheon Company. All rights reserved. Raytheon is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes a wide diversity of applicants. U.S. citizenship and security clearance may be required.