Marine Mechanic

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

JOB SUMMARY

The Marine Mechanic troubleshoots and repairs marine engines, waterjets, and associated systems onboard assigned vessels. Knowledge & SkillsAbility to communicate in English, both verbally and in writingAbility to read and understand operating manuals and/or service repair manuals written in EnglishWorking knowledge on troubleshooting and overhauling diesel enginesAbility to read and interpret manuals, exploded view diagrams, engineering sketches, charts, and work ordersAccurately maintaining all required recordsAccurately maintaining and accounting for all assigned government propertyPrevious 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 driver's license and passport.Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).Experience & EducationThree (3) years’ experience in diesel engine repairs; prefer previous experience repairing marine diesel engines and systemsHigh school diploma or equivalentDegree from a certified maritime vocational school or shipyard apprenticeship program preferredDDEC 60 Series qualification school certificate for tear down and rebuild preferredU.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document (MMD) with a QMED- oiler endorsement or higher-level license preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

Troubleshoots and repairs engine equipment and systems on assigned vesselsSupports all vessels’ Chief Engineers or EngineersDetermines specific parts, supplies, and material requirements for each taskConducts on-the-job training of junior or shop personnel as requiredSupports on-land vessel dry dockings, as well as, supporting maintenance and repairs on other equipment, and systems assignedPerforms assigned systems tasks/efforts to include government directed work schemes under general directionEnsures all work is performed in accordance with company procedures, standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory requirementsAssists in operation and maintenance of the syncroliftPerforming work on air compressorsConducting of general vessel inspectionsEnsure all tasks are preformed within the appropriate Hazmat and pollution control guidelines.Maintains vessel charts and maritime publications.Other duties as assigned by leadership

REQUIRED SKILLS

Safety systems, Measuring equipment, Mechanical drawings, Engineering

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree