Electronics Technician (Antarctica)

About the role

The 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. Bonus Opportunity: CNI is committed to recognizing and rewarding employees' hard work. Team members who complete the deployment phase of their assignments and are in good standing may be eligible for a performance-based bonus, reflecting appreciation for dedication, expertise, and contribution to successfully completing the deployment.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and reports on system readiness, capabilities, limitations, and reliability.
• Documents and archives maintenance actions.
• Ensures work center safety and equipment verification; maintains tool inventory and CPR certification.
• Submits repair requests, maintains equipment logs and certifications, and manages spare parts inventory.
• Calibrates and repairs sensors, test equipment, and supports 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.
• Sets up, maintains, and repairs all NAVAIDS and communications systems; ensures proper equipment installation and compliance with frequency management.
• Sets up, maintains, and repairs all meteorology systems; performs maintenance at remote locations.
• Attends safety training, maintains a safe work area, and engages in self‑development through available training.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

Laborer: 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 tamps 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.

• Electronics Technician Maintenance I: 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 (2) year electronics apprentice program. Formal electronics training, to include: Installation Tasks