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Raytheon Polar Services - Experience Antarctica
Position Reference #: TSC110660
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 seeking Linemen to deploy to McMurdo, South Pole or Palmer research stations on a contract basis beginning in approximately 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.
The Lineman is a craftsman in the lineman trade and accomplishes lineman work on maintenance and construction projects in Antarctica. The Lineman performs rough wiring, power distribution wiring, and wiring of electrical equipment, fixtures, installation and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems and advises the Lineman Foreman on job progress and material requirements. This position may be required to work outside on various jobsites in extreme cold weather conditions.
Required Experience
· Current high voltage electrical license or equivalent work experience required.
· Minimum four years of experience in all phases of the lineman trade including rough wiring, power distribution wiring and installation and maintenance of power distribution systems, installation of conduit and wiring of electrical equipment is required.
· Experience working with voltages of 4160 is required.
· High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Preferred Experience
· Ability to read design drawings and wiring diagrams preferred.
Additional Polar Information
All contract positions include competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. For the time you are in Antarctica compensation also includes travel to and from the ice, room & board, and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus upon successful completion of your contract. FYI – Only authorized personnel are allowed on station and you need to remain on station for the duration of your contract except in case of emergency. 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 procedures.
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.
Raytheon Polar Services - Experience Antarctica
Position Reference #: TSC110660
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 seeking Linemen to deploy to McMurdo, South Pole or Palmer research stations on a contract basis beginning in approximately 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.
The Lineman is a craftsman in the lineman trade and accomplishes lineman work on maintenance and construction projects in Antarctica. The Lineman performs rough wiring, power distribution wiring, and wiring of electrical equipment, fixtures, installation and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems and advises the Lineman Foreman on job progress and material requirements. This position may be required to work outside on various jobsites in extreme cold weather conditions.
Required Experience
· Current high voltage electrical license or equivalent work experience required.
· Minimum four years of experience in all phases of the lineman trade including rough wiring, power distribution wiring and installation and maintenance of power distribution systems, installation of conduit and wiring of electrical equipment is required.
· Experience working with voltages of 4160 is required.
· High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Preferred Experience
· Ability to read design drawings and wiring diagrams preferred.
Additional Polar Information
All contract positions include competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. For the time you are in Antarctica compensation also includes travel to and from the ice, room & board, and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus upon successful completion of your contract. FYI – Only authorized personnel are allowed on station and you need to remain on station for the duration of your contract except in case of emergency. 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 procedures.
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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Raytheon
Lineman
Position Reference: TSC110660
Three Lengths of Contracts:
Summer
Winter
Year Long
Seeking Primary & Alternate Employees
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.
Lineman
Position Reference: TSC110660
Three Lengths of Contracts:
Summer
Winter
Year Long
Seeking Primary & Alternate Employees
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.