Synchrolift Mechanic / Rigger / Diver

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 Diver is primarily responsible for conducting underwater surveys and recoveries, operate hyperbaric chamber, and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned equipment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assists in the planning and execution of underwater surveys and mission recovery operations.

• Operates hyperbaric chamber, as required.

• Acts as a tender for hyperbaric medical treatments.

• Performs scheduled, unscheduled or emergency maintenance and repairs on equipment assigned to Dive Locker.

• Performs assigned tasks in an underwater vessel and in confined spaces.

• Operates vessels assigned to the Dive Locker as required based on training.

• Ensures the appropriate use of personal protective equipment for the job task being performed.

• Repairs and maintains all local buoys and moorings.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of using a variety of hand tools such as drills, torches and welding equipment typically required for water vessel repair.

• Ability to work with little supervision and displaying mature judgment.

• Understanding and following directions.

• Able to work cooperatively and safely with others on common projects.

• Additional knowledge/skill requirements may be required by assignment or contract.

Experience & Education

• Minimum of three (3) years previous commercial diving experience preferred.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Graduate of a U.S. certified commercial diving or U.S. military diving school.

• Ability to pass a diving physical consistent with OSHA Commercial Diving Regulations (29 CFR 1910, Subpart T) or U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR 197, Subpart B).

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with suitable driving record.

• Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Work assignment may include extended periods of time off shore.

• Living and working conditions at the 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.

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