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Marine Mechanic Job Amentum

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

Job Responsibilities:

  • 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

Minimum Requirements:

  • Three (3) years’ experience in diesel engine repairs; prefer previous experience repairing marine diesel engines and systems
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 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
  • Must be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel internationally.
  • Passport should be valid for at least one (1) year at the time of hire.
  • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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
  • Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
  • Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
  • Valid country driver’s license.
  • Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).

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