Shipwright

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 Shipwright to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The Shipwright will be responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining marine vessels and components in accordance with engineering drawings, blueprints, and shipbuilding specifications. This position performs precision layout, fabrication, installation, and repair of wood and structural components used in vessel construction and dry docking operations.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Construct, repair, and maintain marine vessels in accordance with blueprints, ship plans, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Lay out and mark reference points, centerlines, and alignment locations on shipways, dry docks, and building docks using transits, levels, plump bobs, measuring tapes, and other instruments.
• Build and install keel blocks, bilge blocks, cradles, shoring, and support structures used during vessel construction, repair, and dry docking operations.
• Fabricate, fit, and install wooden structural components including furring pieces, aprons, uprights, framing, blocking, and other shipboard assemblies.
• Install and secure metal fittings, plates, bulkheads, and structural hardware to wooden vessel components using bolts, fasteners, braces, augers, mauls, wrenches, and other hand and power tools.
• Measure, cut, shape, and assemble wood and other construction materials to precise specifications.
• Inspect structural components and completed work to ensure proper alignment, fit, and compliance with project requirements.
• Operate woodworking machinery, portable power tools, lifting equipment, and material handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform repair and replacement of damaged structural components during vessel maintenance and overhaul activities.
• Interpret work orders, blueprints, technical drawings, and written instructions to determine project requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following applicable safety regulations and procedures.
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all occupational safety and environmental requirements.
• Support dry dock operations, vessel launches, recoveries, and maintenance projects as assigned.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Complete required documentation and report project progress to supervisors.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Shipwright or in a related marine construction, carpentry, or ship repair trade preferred.
• Ability to determine appropriate tools, equipment, and materials necessary to complete assigned work.
• Experience repairing and maintaining equipment and structural systems using hand and power tools.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. 
• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in commercial shipyards, naval shipyards, or marine repair facilities.
• Strong manual skill and proficiency with woodworking and construction tools and machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, ship plans, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce
• Excellent organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle. Valid country driver’s license. and passport.

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.