Amentum is seeking a Field Engineer to serve as the Team Lead responsible for the maintenance and repair of 27-foot DEFENDER Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) of the Iraqi Navy. This position supports the Iraq Vessel Maintenance and Repair (VMR) program. This position is for a full-time, in-country position. The work location will be at the Iraqi Naval Base in the port of Umm Qasr, Iraq.
This position includes a competitive benefits package.
Essential responsibilities and daily duties will include:
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Collaborate and coordinate with key members of the VMR support team to effectively plan, execute, and report tasking associated with the DEFENDER RHIB platforms to include the site manager, industrial manager, supply chain specialists, and various technical support personnel.
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Provide technical expertise, guidance, and supervision to ensure the successful completion of all installation, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of hull, mechanical, electrical, weapons, and electronic systems aboard the DEFENDER RHIB platforms.
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Continuously monitor the progress of all work aboard the DEFENDER RHIB platforms to verify safe work practices, work quality and adherence to the Integrated Master Schedule.
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Identify all issues that impact safety, quality, or task schedules and notify the Site Manager and Industrial Manager.
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Provide recommendations to the Site Manager and Industrial Manager to mitigate identified issues.
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Provide regular progress reports to the Site Manager and Industrial Manager, as directed.
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Participate in required meetings including weekly teleconferences, as required.
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Comply with all Contract Deliverable Requirement List (CRDL) requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
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High School Diploma or GED equivalent
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Six (6) years of progressive experience is required in the servicing of ship or submarine systems including the planning of field services.
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Four (4) years of that experience is required to have been obtained servicing equipment aboard ships or submarines.
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One year of experience in multi-system electrical and mechanical maintenance (as installed on DEFENDER RHIB platforms), either planning, technical, or hands-on.
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Must have good communication and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience
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