Field Coordinator

Function

digital_it

Business unit

Not classified

Location

OCONUS-Antarctica-McMurdo Station

Work model

On-site

Seniority

Not classified

Clearance

Not provided

Employment type

Full time

Compensation

Not provided

First seen

2026-08-07T00:51:56.150Z

Last seen

2026-10-16T11:18:28.652Z

Requisition

R0165354

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Position Responsibilities : Works with science teams at Field Camps to provide required support, troubleshoots issues, and is involved in decision-making. May handle and resolve difficult situations , such as resource limitations. Identifies and provides many logistical needs, including: inventory reporting, fuel deliveries, and snow melting. Assists in monitoring the meteorological observation equipment and trainings . When in McMurdo, primary duties are to receive trainings and prepare cargo for camp. Weather delays may be experienced. When all camp specific tasks are complete, other departments may have tasking, which may be considered menial labor (dish washing, checking equipment, conducting inventories, shoveling, etc ). Conducts daily communications with field camps or McMurdo Station related to resupply needs. Tracks and ensures required cargo is delivered when needed. Provides support to camp staff, assist in expediting required support from the various McMurdo operations. Depending on assigned location, may perform duties such as: equipment operation, weather observations, fueling, and participating in s earch and r escue operations. Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the work place . Performs other duties as required . Additional duties may include the following: Cargo Responsibilities: Loads/unloads aircraft . Communicates with loadmasters and aircraft personnel. Prepares cargo for movement. May include packaging, labeling, weighing, and palletizing cargo. Communicates priorities, weights and sizes of cargo with Cargo Coordinators and Fixed Wing personnel. Assists with waste retrograde and hazardous cargo identification - labeling and handling prior to shipping back to McMurdo Station via fixed wing aircraft . Tracks and manifests hazardous waste. Responsible for packaging and documenting hazardous cargo. Prepares and stages equipment and maintains storage berms. Operational Duties: May require operating snow cats, pisten bullies, and grooming equipment to maintain a skiway . May require operating snowmobiles and 4-wheelers 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 . Galley Responsibilities: Develops and maintains a schedule of chores ( e.g. cleaning, picking up trash) for camp personnel. Provides support cooking, re-supply food planning, dishwashing, snow melting, and additional galley tasks as needed. 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. May operates light equipment vehicles, such as snow mobiles, and tracked vehicles. May groom around camp and runway. Assists in the installation and maintenance of the skiway as needed. Other Responsibilities: Assists in completion of end of season report according to SOP. When in McMurdo, primary duties are to receive trainings and prepare cargo for camp. Weather delays may be experienced. When all camp specific tasks are complete, other departments may have tasking, which may be considered menial labor (dish washing, checking equipment, conducting inventories, shoveling, etc ). Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses : High School diploma or GED Two years of combined experience is required in any of the following areas: expedition outfitting in polar climates or high altitude winter settings, National Park service positions, outdoor education, experience working with helicopters and fixed wing aircraft , and/or guiding services. CPR and Wilderness First Responder Certification Expected Skills and Competencies: A proven ability to work in remote, harsh environmental , and as a team player. Good verbal communication skills, computer literacy, and problem solving skills Computer competency required with a proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Word Preferred : Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Previous experience working in the Arctic or Antarctica with direct experience working in a field camp in polar environments Experience in any combination of the following is strongly preferred: weather reporting, equipment operation (including meteorological , GPS and communication equipment), cargo movement, fuel operations, and/or logistics . Glacial travel and basic mountaineering experience Previous training in weather observation 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 No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC) : Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate , each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/ buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality - 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 Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her 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 job. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amentum is a drug free workplace.