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Crane Operator / Rigger

Port Luis, MUS; Port Luis; Port Luis,; Mauritius
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

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

The Crane Rigger assists with inspections and configuring cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, shackles, and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved.

Principal Accountabilities

_(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)_

  • Move materials and mobile crane to various locations in a safe and appropriate manner
  • Perform inspections and operator level maintenance, selection, and configuration of cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, shackles, and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved
  • Interact closely with the customer for movement of materials
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

  • Speak, read, and comprehend English
  • Knowledge of selection and configuration of equipment required to move loads according to weight and size
  • Ability to perform site surveys, task analysis, and operator level maintenance on assigned crane/ rigging components
  • Analytical skills to perform lift calculations
  • Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment

Experience & Education

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience as a crane rigger
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

  • Ability to work at heights
  • Ability to lift seventy-five (75) pounds, bend, stoop, and work around equipment, materials, supplies, and other items to be handled
  • Living and working conditions at 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

Travel

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally

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 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

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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