Elevator Mechanic at Amentum

Amentum; España; On-site; PHP 4,389,000 - 6,897,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Elevator Mechanic to support a US Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role is full-time, on-site, requiring installation, maintenance and repair of elevators and related equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, performing preventative maintenance, and following safety and environmental requirements. Travel overseas is a condition of this assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Apprentice program with Journeyman’s Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience with sketches, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of European and/or US Electrical Codes.
• Familiar with maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems and load testing.
• Ability to travel internationally and possess a valid passport.
• Speak English and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace and follow safety requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance per schedules and procedures.
• Locate and diagnose trouble in brakes, motors, switches and controls.
• Disassemble, repair or replace parts including gears, cables and safety devices.
• Install or repair transformers, switchboards, controllers and circuit breakers.
• Work from blueprints and specifications to locate trouble.
• Provide input to maintenance content and frequency.
• Conduct electrical tests with voltmeters, ammeters and other tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

High School Diploma

Journeyman Certificate

Blueprints

Electrical Codes

Safety Compliance

English Proficiency

Education

Apprentice program

Job description

Apply for Elevator Mechanic at Amentum in CT, ES. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. 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 an Elevator Mechanic to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing elevators and related equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace. Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation. Locate and determine causes of trouble in brakes, motors, switches, and signal and control systems using test lamps, ammeters, and voltmeters. Disassemble defective units and repair or replace parts including locks, gears, cables, and faulty safety devices. Lubricate bearings and other parts to minimize friction. Install or repair transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment. Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the equipment Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with published schedules, operating procedures, and equipment warranties. Provide input to upgrade content and frequency of preventative maintenance tasks. Conducts tests of equipment using voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, continuity testers, feeler gauges, frequency counters and other test equipment considered tools of the trade. Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• An apprentice program with a Journeyman’s Certificate and/or equivalent field experience.
• Experience must include familiarity with working sketches, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and manufacturers’ operations and maintenance manuals.
• Knowledge of applicable European and/or US Electrical Codes and acceptable trade practices also.
• Familiar with annual maintenance requirements of electrical and mechanical systems and load testing procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in operating and maintaining elevators at an overseas facility.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and proper handling of equipment and materials.
• Experience providing excellent customer services.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
• Cross‑cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.
• Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.
• 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.
• Country visa (as required in line with 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Otis GEN2 MRL Elevators
• Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi‑national workforce is preferred.

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.