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
• Ability to successfully pass PACOM medical requirements and maintain requirements for 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.

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

​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.