Machinery Maintenance Mechanic

**This position is contingent upon contract award**

Amentum is seeking a Machinery Maintenance Mechanic in Oahu, Hawaii to support an upcoming contract opportunity. The Machinery Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the operation, maintenance and installation of the mechanical systems on a seafaring vessel

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work involves examining machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose source of trouble; dismantling machines and performing repairs, including replacing broken or defective parts with items obtained from stock; and fabricating or ordering the production of replacement parts by a machine shop.
• When mechanical work is not required the individuals shall perform deck work as directed, as well as preservation, cleaning, maintenance, fabrication, upgrade/expansion, and repair duties.
• Additional duties will include riding the vessel during all at-sea missions to lead all at-sea Company operations including performing deck and rigging tasks, cooking, cleaning, conducting rounds, standing watch, participating in firefighting operations, and performing emergency repairs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Active SECRET Security Clearance required. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a DOD Secret clearance.
• 10 years of relevant work experience or graduated from a technical school with eight years of relevant work experience. Relevant work experience should be shown in areas of at-sea vessel operations (deck, rigging and line handling tasks, cooking, cleaning, conducting rounds, standing watch, participating in firefighting operations, and performing emergency repairs), in-port operations (rigging, crane operation, forklift operation, manlift operation), and maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, upgrades, fabrication, installation, operational and testing support of hull mechanical and electrical (HM&E) systems.
• Experience should be especially focused in the machinery maintenance aspects of these systems, with demonstrated familiarity with metal and wood working equipment, welding, cutting, pipefitting, corrosion control, and electrical work.
• American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Diesel Engine Certification.
• Training and certifications in firefighting, ship damage control, rigging, crane operation, forklift operation, man-lift operation, first aid, automatic external defibrillators, CPR, and sanitary food service preferred.
• Completion of US Coast Guard (USCG) Approved Basic Fire Fighting Course or Refresher within the past five (5) years (preferred) or complete within 30 days of employment.
• Completion of USCG Approved Able Bodied Seaman Course (preferred) or completion within 30 days of employment
• Completion a USCG Approved Advance Fire Fighting Course or Refresher within the last five (5) years (preferred) or completion within 30 days of employment.

Compensation:
The annual starting salary/ hourly rate for this position is between $35-$45 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:
Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short term disability insurance,15 days of paid time off, and parental leave.

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