Level I Tank/Void/Topside Assessment Technician

Are you looking to continue your career supporting the world’s finest Navy? Amentum may have the position you are looking for. We have an immediate opening for a Level I Tank, Void, Topside Assessment Technician to support our Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) Code 242 customer in Norfolk, VA.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Provide technical assistance, assessments, inspection, troubleshooting, corrective actions, adjustments/repairs, and grooms on shipboard tanks, voids, and topside structure and coatings

• Use appropriate measuring/test equipment to obtain data for evaluation

• Provide written visit debrief and written reports

• Attend conferences and meetings

• Provide On-The-Job Training to the ship's force during shipboard evolutions

• Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, diagrams, and sketches

Minimum Requirements :

• Five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years in the assessment, repair, and maintenance of tanks, voids, spaces/compartments, and topside areas on US Navy ships

• Three (3) years of specialized hands-on experience working and inspecting ship tanks, voids, and spaces/compartments

• Demonstrated knowledge of welding requirements as defined in MIL Standard 1689 & IAW MRCs G1N5 & G1N6

• Demonstrated knowledge regarding sheet metal, preservation, insulation, piping, and electrical systems on US Navy Ships

• Must show technical experience in the field of preservation and/or structural/coatings assessments

• Must have an active secret US government clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance

• Must be self-motivated, customer-oriented, and possess strong analytical and communication (oral and written) skills

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to walk long distances from parking facilities to ships across paved, unpaved, and often unlevel surfaces

• Must be able to traverse steep stairs, vertical ladders, watertight hatches, doors, and scuttles

• Must be able to work on elevated surfaces, scaffolding, masts, and catwalks using fall protection principles and fall-arresting equipment

• May be required to work in confined spaces such as tanks, voids, and plenums

• Must be able to lift and carry a toolbag or backpack weighing up to 35lbs, as part of a normal workday

Preferred Qualifications :

• Preferred certifications include: AMPP CIP Level 1, S-CAT Technician, and/or NBPI

• Experience as a member of a US Navy Engineering Activity or US Navy Shipboard Engineering Department

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details:

$40.00 - 42.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

_Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits._

Original Posting:

03/24/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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