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Location

Alemanha | Brazil

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Job description

The primary role of the Mechanic is to keep a variety of equipment and vehicles operating throughout the season. Equipment includes large diesel equipment such as a Piston Bulley, Tucker Sno-Cats, Prinoth/Camoplast BR350, CAT 950H, Hammar Container Lifter, Fork lift and other small equipment such as skidoos and snow blowers.

Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE) is the most experienced deep-field operator in Antarctica, providing a wide range of guided experiences, air support, logistical back-up and safety cover for governmental research programs, independent expeditions, and tourists. We work in a worldwide market of different cultures and languages, and we fully embrace this diversity. We also have a strong environmental ethic. ALE is a Utah company with a year-round office in Salt Lake City, a seasonal operations support office in Punta Arenas, Chile, and several seasonal field camps in Antarctica.

Seasonal Information

Mechanics generally work from November to January.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible the mechanical needs for a variety of heavy diesel equipment used by the mechanical services team to include the maintenance, service, re-commissioning, troubleshooting, and other needs as it related to keeping the equipment operating.
• Assists with running the workshop and garage tent.
• Assisting in vehicles support such as care, maintenance, service, maintain logs, operate if needed, and prepare for deployment of field vehicles.
• Assists with the delivery of staff training for different vehicles and equipment around camp, in the field, and near the aircraft runway.

• Participates in a variety of hands-on general remote camp activities such as shoveling snow, melting snow, organizing stock/inventory, unloading and loading aircrafts, monitoring camp for safety issues during weather events, attending staff meetings, reporting hazards, completing reports and other end of season tasks

• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Adaptable to accomplish challenging tasks
• Ability to troubleshoot machinery to include diesel engines
• Ability to work seven days a week
• Ability to live in a tent in a cold weather environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have professional training and previous experience working as a diesel mechanic. Valid passport for travel to Antarctica. Preferred qualifications include previous mechanic experience in a cold weather environment and experience operating large equipment.

All workers in Antarctica are required to be fluent in spoken and written English, physically fit and comfortable with physical labor, possess a valid passport, have the ability to live in a cold-weather environment, successfully pass a medical questionnaire reviewed by the Medical Director, and obtain a First Aid, CPR & AED certification prior to employment.

Compensation and Benefits

Mechanics make a minimum of $230 per day and may be eligible for a higher rate depending on qualifications, certifications, and previous experience.

Benefits include food and lodging, travel expenses, industry pro-deals, paid training and accommodations at our seasonal logistics hub in Punta Arenas, Chile, and medical services provided by our Medical Team located at Union Glacier Camp.

Mechanics are a Seasonal Contractor position.

Physical Requirements

This position involves heavy work that primarily involves standing or moving for long periods of time. This position may exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents in this role typically require standing or sitting for prolonged periods, communicating with others to exchange information, repeating motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers, shoveling, assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gasses, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperature, inadequate lighting, intense noises, and travel.

COVID Vaccine Requirement

In accordance with international travel regulations, all staff that are working or may be traveling to Chile or Antarctica must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (SARS-COV-2).

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