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Facilities Operations Mechanic

Alice Springs, AUS; Alice Springs; Alice Springs,; Australia
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Purpose and Scope The Facilities Operations Mechanic plays a key role as part of a multi-skilled team to maintain facility infrastructure and systems at the Joint Defense Facility Pine Gap (JDFPG). This includes technical repair and maintenance, planning, organization, coordination, scheduling, training, mentoring, and resource management. The Facilities Operations Mechanic is responsible for ensuring high service levels through efficient and effective maintenance of assigned equipment, maximizing productivity, and reliability.

Qualifications

· Essential: Certificate III in Light and/or Heavy Diesel Repair.

· Desirable: Experience with diesel power generation, general mechanical maintenance, field service mechanical fitting/technician roles, and mine site maintenance/repair.

· Minimum 4 years of post-trade experience.

· Experience with a diverse range of plant and equipment is highly regarded.

· Demonstrated understanding of utilities technical environments, familiarity with electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbing, and knowledge of SAP or willingness to learn.

Tickets and Licenses

· Essential: Driver's License.

· Desirable: White Card, Confined Space, Working at Heights, Forklift License, Elevated Work Platform, First Aid.

Experience and Skills

· Proven ability in field service maintenance and repair.

· Relevant experience in a facilities environment and leadership/supervision.

· Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on utilities equipment.

· Ability to fabricate and install equipment for projects.

· Strong understanding of technical terminology, plans, and documents.

· Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

· Demonstrated customer focus and commitment to workplace diversity and EH&S principles.

Work Environment and Demands Personnel must be medically fit for the role, able to lift and operate necessary tools, and navigate physically restrictive plant access points. The role requires swift movement between various site components without health impacts.

Security Clearance Requirement Employment at JDFPG requires obtaining and retaining an NV1 (Yellow Badge) Department of Defense Security Clearance (Australian) or SSBI (TS/SCI) US Department of Defense clearance.

Why Choose Amentum? Join Amentum, a global leader providing exciting career opportunities to professionals worldwide. Amentum supports critical missions and projects, offering a challenging and rewarding work environment where your contributions make a tangible impact. We value safety, collaboration, and continuous professional growth, providing a supportive environment to enhance your skills and advance your career. Become part of Amentum and contribute to meaningful global operations while enjoying a stimulating, inclusive workplace.

Unlock Your Potential with Amentum

Amentum is dedicated to providing high-quality technical and management services on a global scale. Be part of significant projects that matter, with ample opportunities for professional development. At Amentum, we foster innovation, excellence, and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to grow your career. Join us, make a difference, and advance your professional journey in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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