Painter

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 Painter to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The Painter performs surface preparation, painting, and finishing work on buildings, equipment, and other facilities at Diego Garcia. This position supports the maintenance program by preserving and protecting government assets while adhering to applicable safety and quality standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform preservation, surface preparation, coating, and finishing tasks aboard facilities, structures, or assigned work areas in accordance with Navy and program standards.
• Prepare surfaces by removing rust, corrosion, old coatings, and debris using hand tools, pneumatic tools, grinders, sanders, and other approved equipment.
• Apply primers, paints, coatings, and sealants using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment following technical instructions and safety requirements.
• Support corrosion-control activities, including chipping, scraping, sanding, masking, and coating of various surfaces.
• Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and accountability of all painting tools, PPE, materials, and equipment.
• Assist with setup, staging, containment, and cleanup of work areas to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Follow instructions from supervisors to complete preservation and painting tasks safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards.
• Maintain accurate logs, material usage notes, and basic documentation related to paint and preservation activities.
• Ensure all painting and coating activities comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate progress, issues, and safety concerns to supervisors and leadership as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in painting, preservation, coatings, corrosion control, or related maintenance fields.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to follow technical instructions.
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of assignment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce
• Previous experience supporting Navy, maritime, industrial, or facility maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with Navy preservation standards, coating systems, and corrosion-control procedures.
• Experience working in remote, industrial, or confined-space environments.
• Valid driver’s license.

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.