Senior Maintenance Specialist (Hull)

Amentum has an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Maintenance Specialist with experience assessing, troubleshooting, and repairing various shipboard damage control machinery, equipment and systems. The position will be supporting the USS John C. Stennis CVN-74 during a Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH). If you have experience as a shipboard Damage Controlman, Hull Technician or other mechanical rating, this may be the position you have been looking for.

Essential Responsibilities:

• The Maintenance Specialist will become an integral part of CEMAT-ACCCIT in support of the Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) onboard JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74).
• The ideal Maintenance Specialist will have prior shipboard mechanical HM&E repair and testing experience.
• The Maintenance Specialist will be working as part of a small cross-functional team. When not working in their primary specialty they may be required to assist other members of the team in the performance of their work including by not limited to standing fire watch or safety watch.

• Applies comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments. Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others. Performs a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks. Develops and uses technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management. Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

• Ability to supervise others and manage one or more multiple jobs. Ability to oversee, schedule and assign tasks for one or more jobs. Applies high level skills of specialty trades functions and tools. Ability to interface with external customers and communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to use of basic hand tools, portable power tools, and tools of specialty. Ability to perform multiple tasking and meet critical deadlines.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications.
• Experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or other mechanical technical data pertaining to the construction and operation of naval hull, mechanical, and electrical equipment.
• Applicant must be able to obtain a Newport News Shipyard access badge.
• Must have an active secret US government clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance.

Physical Requirements

• The applicant must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes of no less than 30 pounds.

• The applicant must be able to ships in a shipyard environment under industrial conditions.

• The applicant must be able to work on and climb vertical ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, and in confined spaces.

• The applicant may be exposed to fumes and other irritants including welding/burning fumes, paints, oils, greases, various cleaning solutions, and solvents requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include a respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection and hard toed safety boots.

• The applicant will be required to obtain and maintain certain qualifications such as:

Fire Watch qualified.

Shipyard Competent Person (Confined Space)

Respirator qualified to include a physical and fit test.

OSHA 7615 Shipyard Employment 10-hour training course.

Compensation Details:
$35.00 - 40.00

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:
06/05/2026 - 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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