Marine Mechanic

About the role

Amentum is looking for a Marine Mechanic to join a dedicated US Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role involves maintaining and overhauling marine diesel engines, waterjets, and propulsion systems on assigned vessels, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, overhaul, and maintain marine diesel engines, waterjets, and propulsion systems.
• Provide technical support to Chief Engineers and Vessel Engineers.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain auxiliary systems such as air compressors, pumps, cooling, fuel, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance according to manufacturer specs and maintenance schedules.
• Support dry‑dock operations, including inspections, equipment installation, and repairs both onboard and ashore.
• Assist with syncrolift operation, inspection, and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate vessel charts, technical manuals, maintenance records, and required maritime publications.
• Train and mentor junior mechanics and maintenance personnel.

Required profile

• Proven experience with marine diesel engines and propulsion equipment.
• Ability to work safely in a vessel environment and follow strict regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work onsite on Diego Garcia and participate in dry‑dock activities.

Required skills

• Marine diesel engine maintenance
• Waterjet and propulsion system repair
• Air compressor, pump, cooling, fuel, and hydraulic system knowledge
• Dry‑dock and syncrolift operation experience
• Technical documentation and record‑keeping