Overseas Water Systems Chemist — FFHC Drinking Water Expert

Amentum company; Garcia; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Water Systems Chemist to support a government contract on Diego Garcia. The role analyzes, advises, implements, and maintains water treatment and distribution systems and on-site environmental labs for drinking water analyses.

The candidate must hold a chemistry-related degree, have experience with EPA drinking water methods and FFHC testing, and be eligible for required clearances and visas for deployment to BIOT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, physical science, or chemical engineering with knowledge of sample collection, preservation, and analyses.
• Experience with EPA-approved methodologies for drinking water analyses and FFHC testing.
• Three years’ experience in a similar role, preferably military or government installation.
• Familiarity with global, US, Program and PWS requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to obtain US passport and driver's license; passport valid at least one year.
• Ability to pass medical, security and deployment requirements.
• Ability to obtain facility credentials/authorization; US citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas as required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, advise, implement, correct and maintain water systems and associated laboratories.
• Operate and manage on-site environmental compliance laboratory for drinking water analyses.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support as part of deployment duties.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental requirements are met in all tasks.

Skills

Analytical testing

Data reporting

Organizational skills

Time management

Security/clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, physical science, or chemical engineering

Job description

Amentum seeks a Water Systems Chemist to support a government contract on Diego Garcia. The role analyzes, advises, implements, and maintains water treatment and distribution systems and on-site environmental labs for drinking water analyses.

The candidate must hold a chemistry-related degree, have experience with EPA drinking water methods and FFHC testing, and be eligible for required clearances and visas for deployment to BIOT.