Water Systems Chemist

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, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Water Systems Chemist to support a government contract based on the island of Diego Garcia.

PURPOSE / SCOPE

The Water Systems Chemist is responsible for analyzing, advising, implementing, correcting and maintaining water systems raw water system, water treatment plants and water distribution system; and to efficiently manage, operate, and maintain any on-site environmental compliance laboratory used for drinking water analyses. Media Transfer Agent will perform other duties as assigned by Program leadership.

The Water Systems Chemist will be available for on-call support as needed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in this role.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, physical science, or chemical engineering, and by experience and training demonstrate knowledge and competence in the protocols for sample collection, preservation, and analyses for chemical and microbiological parameters
• Must have demonstrated experience in conducting the analytical testing and data reporting required for Fit for Human Consumption (FFHC) water systems utilizing EPA-approved methodology for drinking water analyses
• Must have three years’ experience in a similar role preferably in the military or a government installation
• Must be familiar with current global, US, Program and PWS requirements
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US passport and driver's license throughout employment in this role
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring
• Ability to successfully pass the medical contract requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas as required by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to stand for long periods of time such as eight (8) to ten (10) hours, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies
• Able to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds
• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
• May work in a typical office 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 offices, industrial warehouses, ports, 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, 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.

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 and 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 his/her 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 job.

This position is pending contract award.