Purpose and Scope:  

The Cryogenics Technician performs periodic maintenance operations, reconstitution, storage, and deployment of cryogenic assets in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and applicable USAF requirements. Follows procedures to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Carries out all duties in accordance with Company International ISO 9001 Quality and Safety Standards. 
 
Essential Responsibilities: 

• Complies with all company standard operating procedures, work instructions, USAF Technical Orders, industrial safety and environmental policies. 
• Retrieves inbound cryogenic assets from the freight holding area.
• Inspects/evaluates cryogenic assets and installed components.
• Identifies necessary replacement parts and part numbers.
• Cleans/inspects and repairs cryogenic assets and components. 
• Troubleshoots cryogenic asset malfunctions and takes necessary maintenance actions. 
• Participates in equipment maintenance, shop safety, and other related training.
• Ensures calibration of cryogenic gauges and hydrostatic testing of liquid samplers.
• Ensures corrosion control is performed as required, to include sanding defected areas, cleaning and priming surfaces, painting, and application of preservation materials. 
• Prepares cryogenic assets for deployment according to established procedures.
• Prepares and documents time sheets, work orders and maintenance records. 
• Cleans inside and outside work areas.
• Operates Material Handling equipment when required.
• Inventories hazardous material (HAZMAT) within the assigned work center and coordinates with the appropriate office for the proper disposal of HAZMAT when required. 
• Assists with additional duties within FSE operations if needed.  

 
Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 

• Satisfactory completion of formal training for mechanical maintenance of cryogenics equipment. 
• 1 to 3 years' experience in the field of cryogenics, ground support equipment maintenance or equivalent. 
• Must have a level 3 understanding of written and spoken English and ability to comprehend all required publications. 
• Must possess a valid driver license and be able to qualify and operate vehicles related to this position and 4K/10K forklifts. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust US Government Clearance.
• Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Contract Requirements in accordance with Appendix J:
• Complete Cryotainer Maintenance Course (J3AZR2F051 05AA) and awarded SEI 036.
• Must be qualified as (AFSC 2F0X1), US Civil Service, US contract employees, host national military and/or civilian, or sister service equivalent(s) are permitted to perform cryogenic operations.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

Other Responsibilities: 

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams. 

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. 

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.