Electronics Technician; Antarctica

Position Summary

Electronics Technician performs basic diagnosis repairs and modifications to electronics systems. Performs the required periodic maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and testing of equipment as required. Assists other Technicians in the setup, maintenance, and storage of airfield systems and deep-field camp systems that support aviation operations and weather observing.

This position deploys to McMurdo Station, Antarctica to conduct work locally. The United States Antarctica Program requires all personnel deploying to Antarctica to pass a physical qualification.

CNI is committed to recognizing and rewarding our employees' hard work. As an incentive, team members who complete the deployment phase of their assignments and are in good standing may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus.

• Must be able to obtain a T1 Clearance through the government customer.
• Must pass internal background checks.
• A valid passport is required and is reimbursable.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to perform job duties in extreme, cold, dark, work environments.
• Must pass medical and dental examination prior to deployment; expenses are reimbursable.
• Knowledge and experience performing electronics repair, maintenance, and checkout.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or with a team.
• Ability to be reliable in attendance/punctuality.
• Ability to practice and promote required safety standards.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations and to negotiate to find mutually acceptable solutions.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements.
• Organization, problem‑solving, resolution and critical thinking skills.
• Customer service and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Monitors and reports on system readiness, capabilities, limitations, and reliability. Document and archive maintenance actions.
• Ensures work center safety and equipment verification; maintain tool inventory and CPR certification.
• Submits repair requests, maintain equipment logs and certifications, and manage spare parts inventory.
• Calibrates and repairs sensors, test equipment, and support NAVAIDS, communications, and meteorology systems.
• Adheres to configuration, security, and frequency management policies and procedures.
• Provides 24/7 maintenance support, prepares reports on incidents, system outages, and operational availability.
• Setup, maintain, and repair of all NAVAIDS and communications systems; ensure proper equipment installation and compliance with frequency management.
• Setup, maintain, and repair of all meteorology systems, and perform maintenance at remote locations.
• Attends safety training, maintains a safe work area, and engages in self‑development through available training.

High School Diploma or GED. Performs tasks that require mainly physical abilities and effort involving little or no specialized skill. The following tasks are typical of this occupation: loads and unloads trucks, and other conveyances; moves supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks; stacks materials for storage or binning; collects refuse and salvable materials. Digs, fills, and tamp earth excavations;

levels ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rake; shovels concrete and snow; cleans culverts and ditches; cuts trees and brush. Must be able to move and arrange heavy pieces of electronic equipment, office furniture, and appliances; pull outdoor cable; climb structures; use heavy‑duty tools; and if properly trained, operate light machinery and equipment.

High School diploma or GED and formal electronics training from a Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications, or two‑year electronics apprentice program. Formal electronics training, to include: installation tasks, soldering, cable dressing, cable tray, conduit, and making/repairing connectors. Two years of practical experience, to include…