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Amentum is seeking a Mechanical Foreperson to join our operations & maintenance team in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The Mechanical Foreperson is responsible for the prioritization of work based on the needs of the client and for the on-time completion of all work, as well as all documentation involved. Provides and / or schedules needed training and cross-training for multi-functional employees. Implements all safety rules and guidelines for all Amentum employees.

This position is responsible for performing at the subject matter expert level with respect to responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventative maintenance on facilities systems, including but not limited to mechanical and HVAC equipment, motors, pumps, plumbing and piping, drains and related equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain current and future data center building systems and related equipment.
• Manages reactive/corrective maintenance as it is reported and distributes to available technicians.
• Leads safety program for the worksite and maintains reporting associated with safety activities.
• Audits work performance for safety actions and quality of work, and provide coaching as needed.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs facility mechanical systems; pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems; conveyors; and associated fixtures and equipment.
• Reviews new job requests to differentiate between in-scope and non-scope work and addresses accordingly.
• Maintains effective performance of individual employees and the worksite team.
• Reviews and approves time reporting.
• Compiles, maintains, and presents various reports to Amentum management and client teams.
• Effectively communicates with the site management team and the customer to understand requirements, solve complex mechanical problems, and provide solutions to data center problems.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.
• Procures parts from crib systems, OEM, or authorized vendors.
• Identifies and documents cost savings.
• Utilizes strong electrical skills to complete assignments.
• Creates and modifies site operations procedures for equipment and recommends facilities reliability improvements.
• Provides instruction, mentors, and trains less skilled technicians as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Recommends activities to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations. Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Maintains a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• Exhibits strong leadership skills, such as motivation, delegation, ownership, leading by example, well-developed organizational skills, excellent communication skills, etc.
• Promotes and adheres to the Amentum Safety Structure.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor
• Assist with Root Cause Analysis.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• 6 years' experience performing mechanical maintenance in a data center, heavy industrial, or pharmaceutical / biomedical environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a supervisory or subcontract management capacity within a technical industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a leadership position demonstrating the ability to analyze Facilities Maintenance related problems (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Cranes and Hoists, etc.); then recognize and determine solutions (engineered or otherwise) for resolution. This includes but is not limited to; opportunities for improved asset reliability, improved quality results, safer work conditions, and lower maintenance cost, improved work plans to increase efficiency.
• Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• Must be self-motivated and demonstrate the strong organizational/time management skills needed to be successful in this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of data center infrastructure.
• Associate's degree in a HVAC, industrial mechanical, industrial electrical, or a related skilled trade.
• Experience performing hands-on maintenance and repair of mechanical building systems in data centers.

Additional information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment background check and substance abuse test.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client's location.
• This position may require a valid Driver's license.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Some tasks will require the ability to walk extensively throughout facilities during a workday.
• Requires the ability to climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs as needed during a workday.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat, kneel, reach/stretch, and move in a 90-degree fashion during workday.
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Requires ability to read and understand information contained in a variety of documents or displayed on a computer screen.
• Requires ability to use a variety of office equipment and to operate a computer keyboard to access data bases, to send/receive messages and to prepare documents.
• Requires ability to attend meetings throughout the site and potentially travel to other Amentum, customer and/or vendor locations in the area.
• Requires the ability to communicate with others on the telephone and in one-on-one or group discussions, meetings, and presentations.
• Demonstrated fluency in computer use including the full Microsoft product line.
• Requires some moving of light to medium weight materials into desks, filing cabinets and other storage locations.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements:

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production systems such as switchgear, MCC's, and Capacitor banks.
• Experience working around chemicals, precision equipment and highly regulated materials and equipment.
• Experience trouble shooting complex electrical systems.
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing pumps, motors, gearboxes, supply and exhaust fans, power transmission components.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing cranes and hoists.
• Experience utilizing measurement tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, various type gauges, and calibers to set tolerances to OEM Specifications.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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