Antenna Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

Amentum is seeking an Antenna Maintenance Supervisor to support a government contract on the island of Diego Garcia. The supervisor oversees antenna maintenance, installation and repair and ensures that preventive maintenance and annual inspection programs are carried out, while accompanying personnel in secured areas. The position is pending contract award.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise antenna maintenance, installation and repair, and ensure PM / AIMP execution in line with the Performance Work Statement and Amentum's ISO 9001 quality system
• Inspect and maintain fixed and semi-fixed antenna structures, including communications, bore sight and lightning protection systems
• Perform minor and surface corrosion control, and corrective maintenance and corrosion control on facilities, equipment, infrastructure and towers
• Climb and work at full height on antenna structures and towers at AAAF in line with OSHA standards
• Conduct heavy metal sampling and analysis before facility renovation or demolition and maintain a results database
• Inspect towers to full height and inspect the Lightning Mitigation System, certifying its operational effectiveness
• Inspect facility grounding and report results as directed, and maintain aircraft safety warning lights on towers
• Maintain antennas, structures and towers, and be available within 30 minutes to meet government personnel or program leadership 24/7

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five years' experience in antenna maintenance and operations, and three years in a supervisory role in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US passport and driver's licence, and a valid US passport of at least one year at hire
• Ability to obtain a Secret US Government clearance (US citizenship required) and pass medical contract requirements
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas as required by the Foreign Clearance Guide
• Willingness to work long hours, in remote and sometimes uncomfortable conditions, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Required skills

• Engineer or technician with antenna and outside plant experience in High Frequency (HF) antenna systems, including maintenance, installation, testing and documentation
• Completion of a five-day Basic Corrosion course (NACE) or equivalent training or expertise in corrosion control
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office