Marine Mechanic

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Marine Mechanic to support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

The Marine Mechanic troubleshoots and repairs marine engines, waterjets, and associated systems onboard assigned vessels.

Principal Accountabilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs engine equipment and systems on assigned vessels
• Supports all vessels’ Chief Engineers or Engineers
• Determines specific parts, supplies, and material requirements for each task
• Conducts on-the-job training of junior or shop personnel as required
• Supports on-land vessel dry dockings, as well as, supporting maintenance and repairs on other equipment, and systems assigned
• Performs assigned systems tasks/efforts to include government directed work schemes under general direction
• Ensures all work is performed in accordance with company procedures, standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
• Assists in operation and maintenance of the syncrolift
• Performing work on air compressors
• Conducting of general vessel inspections
• Ensure all tasks are preformed within the appropriate Hazmat and pollution control guidelines.
• Maintains vessel charts and maritime publications.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership
  
  

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and understand operating manuals and/or service repair manuals written in English
• Working knowledge on troubleshooting and overhauling diesel engines
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, exploded view diagrams, engineering sketches, charts, and work orders
• Accurately maintaining all required records
• Accurately maintaining and accounting for all assigned government property
• Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Valid country drivers license and passport.
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
  
  

• Three (3) years’ experience in diesel engine repairs; prefer previous experience repairing marine diesel engines and systems
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Degree from a certified maritime vocational school or shipyard apprenticeship program preferred
• DDEC 60 Series qualification school certificate for tear down and rebuild preferred
• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document (MMD) with a QMED- oiler endorsement or higher-level license preferred
  
  

• Must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces
• Must be prepared to be called out at all hours
• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions
  
  

• 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 job