Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) Specialist IRES - SSFB

Amentum; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement with matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) Specialist to support the Missile Defense Agency under the IRES contract at Schriever Space Force Base, CO. The role focuses on advanced condition monitoring and predictive diagnostics for building systems to prevent downtime and ensure mission readiness.

Responsibilities include PdM inspections, lubrication, CMMS documentation, and collaboration with Reliability Engineers to scale the RCM program.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of dedicated industrial maintenance and/or CBM experience.
• Hands‑on experience navigating a modern CMMS (e.g., IBM Maximo, SAP, or similar).
• Must hold TWO of the following certifications at start date: Thermography Level 1+, Ultrasound Level 1+, Machinery Vibration Analyst Level 1+.

Responsibilities

• Conduct machinery health inspections using PdM tools (Thermography, Ultrasound, Vibration Analysis).
• Lead precision equipment lubrication using ultrasound-assisted techniques.
• Log, track, and document predictive work orders in CMMS.
• Collaborate with Reliability Engineers to optimize RCM program.
• Interpret diagnostic data to identify early-stage degradation and recommend actions.
• Develop and refine predictive & preventive maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on faulted equipment.
• Show autonomy to identify needs and drive maintenance tasks to completion.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Technical writing

Lubrication techniques

Tools

IBM Maximo

SAP

Job description

Position Title: Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) Specialist

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoW Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) Specialist supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

As a key member of our Reliability Team on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract, the Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) Specialist supports critical Missile Defense Agency (MDA) facility infrastructure. In this role, you will perform advanced condition monitoring and predictive diagnostics on building mechanical and electrical systems to prevent unplanned downtime and ensure mission readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct machinery health inspections utilizing predictive maintenance (PdM) tools (Thermography, Ultrasound, and Vibration Analysis, etc.).
• Act as the primary specialist responsible for precision equipment lubrication, utilizing ultrasound-assisted greasing techniques to prevent bearing failure and optimize equipment lifespan.
• Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to log, track, and document predictive work orders.
• Partner closely with Reliability Engineers to optimize and scale the Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) program.
• Interpret complex diagnostic data to identify early-stage equipment degradation and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in developing, refining, and executing predictive & preventive maintenance procedures.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and minor corrective actions on faulted equipment identified during diagnostic runs.
• Demonstrates a high degree of autonomy, with the proven ability to proactively identify facility needs, initiate tasks, and drive maintenance activities to completion without direct supervision or daily instruction.

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong technical writing capability for drafting diagnostic and inspection findings reports.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 2, or more, years of dedicated industrial maintenance and/or CBM experience.
• Must have hands‑on experience navigating a modern CMMS (e.g., IBM Maximo, SAP, or similar).
• Must hold TWO of the following certifications at start date:
  • Thermography Level 1+
  • Airborne/Structure-borne Ultrasound Level 1+
  • Machinery Vibration Analyst Level 1+ (ISO Category I or higher)
• Must have the physical capability to climb ladders, navigate industrial spaces, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoW Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Be a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) credentials.
• Have advanced proficiency with IBM Maximo.
• Have experience operating within secure DoD environments or supporting MDA mission infrastructure.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details:

$45.67/hr – $60.09/hr

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/18/2026 - 09/29/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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