Chemist

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.

Amentum is seeking a Chemist to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities:

• The Chemist is responsible for overseeing laboratory sampling and testing activities and ensuring compliance with fuel quality standards, technical directives, and operational requirements. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Overseeing all laboratory sampling and testing activities to ensure the execution of the Diego Garcia (DG) fuel supply plan in compliance with base documents and technical directives, including but not limited to:

• Current versions of MIL-STD-3004.
• NAVAIR 00-80T-109.
• TO 42B-1-1.
• Regional directives and instructions.

• Ensuring all fuel sampling and testing procedures are conducted accurately to meet operational requirements.
• Providing technical expertise and oversight in fuel-related quality assurance processes.
• Documenting and maintaining records of fuel sampling and testing results to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
• Supporting the development of operating procedures and technical guidance related to fuel testing operations.
• Coordinating with program management, leadership, and key stakeholders to ensure the accurate execution of the fuel quality plan.
• Identifying and mitigating risks that could impact the integrity of fuel storage, handling, and distribution.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in sampling and testing bulk fuel.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of fuel testing standards and technical directives, including MIL-STD-3004, NAVAIR 00-80T-109, and TO 42B-1-1.
• Strong technical knowledge of fuel sampling, testing, and quality assurance processes.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
• Valid country driver’s license and passport.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of the fuel supply chain, including storage, handling, and quality management practices.

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, 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 their 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 the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.