Boat Engineer
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in marine engineering or a related field.
- Experience using engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Rhino 3D, SOLIDWORKS, or similar applications.
- Working knowledge of marine automation systems, including HMI and PLC control systems.
- Strong understanding of marine structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering principles.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to prepare technical reports and engineering documentation.
- Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
- Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
- Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
- Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
- Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce
- A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle. Valid country driver’s license. and passport.
- U.S. Coast Guard Engineer License.
- Professional Engineer license or certification.
- Experience with integrated mechanical, electrical, automation, and software engineering processes.
- Familiarity with Hull, Mechanical & Electrical systems.
- Experience supporting naval vessel construction, modernization, or repair programs.
- Strong customer service, leadership, and project management skills.
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, 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 their 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 the job.
Working Environment
This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.
Physical Requirements
- Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.
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