Marine Technician

Marine Technician Job Highlights

Company Profile

Amentum is a premier global leader in designing, engineering, managing, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Marine Technician to join its team.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should be High School Graduates or GED (required)
• College-level coursework in marine or a science-related field (preferred)
• Emergency Medical Technician, offshore or field medic training (preferred)
• USCG license or document (preferred)

Work Experience

• Possess a minimum of 2 years of experience on research vessels assisting with scientific programs in an on-deck capacity, or other applicable career experience is required.
• An individual with academic research vessel experience (preferred)
• Experience in commercial marine operations such as merchant marine, fisheries, etc. (preferred)
• High-latitude or polar experience (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists with the safe on-load and off-load of scientific cargo during vessel port calls. Ensures that scientific cargo is safely stowed and secured for sea.
• Assists with ongoing science projects as directed by the Marine Technician Manager. This may include temporary duty (TDY) at Denver Project Office to ensure that adequate stocks of MT-related consumables are available on the vessels.
• Coordinates the maintenance, repair, storage, and inventory of the vessel’s scientific and oceanographic deck equipment and machinery.
• Coordinates with the Marine Technician Manager or Marine Tech Senior to identify tasking and watch schedules to support scientific research and ensure that ongoing projects are completed.
• Interacts with the National Science Foundation (NSF), military, and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person.
• Maintains and coordinates deck operations, deck safety, and science operations on the USAP research vessels. This may include carpentry, fabrication, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, rigging, basic electrical/electronics, preventive maintenance, and similar related tasking.
• Maintains a safe workplace program and ensures safety is the highest priority in the workplace. Maintains the safety of all MT operations both on and off the ship. Must be proactive in suggesting improvements to safety policies where applicable.
• Maintains the vessel’s inflatable boats and outboard motors in good working order, including maintaining the proper spare parts needed to fully support the scientific program.
• Oversees and assists scientists in the deployment, retrieval, and handling of specialized oceanographic equipment. Provides technical assistance in the operation and repair or modification of the equipment.
• Prepares and maintains documentation for vessel-based operations. This includes turnover reports at the end of each cruise.
• Safely operates the inflatable boats to transport the scientific party or ASC staff in sea and weather conditions that are often less than ideal.
• Requires heavy lifting and strenuous physical activity both indoors and outdoors.
• Uses established procedures and protocols and work closely with a team of other Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) technicians on the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) research vessels to conduct science support operations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of at-sea oceanographic work
• Must have a valid US driver’s license

Benefits/Perks

• Career Mobility
• Education Assistance and Support
• Flexible Leave and Vacation
• Health and Wellness
• Retirement Planning
• Rewards and Recognition

Employer’s Statement

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company provides equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.