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Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment. Driven by our commitment to creating a secure, sustainable future, we innovate as a collaborative team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impa...

Responsibilities or duties

The Chemist is responsible for overseeing laboratory sampling and testing activities and ensuring compliance with fuel quality standards, technical directives, and operational requirements. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing all laboratory sampling and testing activities to ensure the execution of the Diego Garcia (DG) fuel supply plan in compliance with base documents and technical directives, including but not limited to:
  • Current versions of MIL-STD-3004.
  • NAVAIR 00-80T-109.
  • TO 42B-1-1.
  • Regional directives and instructions.
• Ensuring all fuel sampling and testing procedures are conducted accurately to meet operational requirements.
• Providing technical expertise and oversight in fuel-related quality assurance processes.
• Documenting and maintaining records of fuel sampling and testing results to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
• Supporting the development of operating procedures and technical guidance related to fuel testing operations.
• Coordinating with program management, leadership, and key stakeholders to ensure the accurate execution of the fuel quality plan.
• Identifying and mitigating risks that could impact the integrity of fuel storage, handling, and distribution.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in sampling and testing bulk fuel.

Demonstrated working knowledge of fuel testing standards and technical directives, including MIL-STD-3004, NAVAIR 00-80T-109, and TO 42B-1-1.

Strong technical knowledge of fuel sampling, testing, and quality assurance processes.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.

Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.

Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.

Experience needed

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in sampling and testing bulk fuel.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
• Valid country driver’s license and passport.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of the fuel supply chain, including storage, handling, and quality management practices.

• Overseeing all laboratory sampling and testing activities to ensure the execution of the Diego Garcia (DG) fuel supply plan in compliance with base documents and technical directives, including but not limited to:
  • Current versions of MIL-STD-3004.
  • NAVAIR 00-80T-109.
  • TO 42B-1-1.
  • Regional directives and instructions.
• Ensuring all fuel sampling and testing procedures are conducted accurately to meet operational requirements.
• Providing technical expertise and oversight in fuel-related quality assurance processes.
• Documenting and maintaining records of fuel sampling and testing results to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
• Supporting the development of operating procedures and technical guidance related to fuel testing operations.
• Coordinating with program management, leadership, and key stakeholders to ensure the accurate execution of the fuel quality plan.
• Identifying and mitigating risks that could impact the integrity of fuel storage, handling, and distribution.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of fuel testing standards and technical directives, including MIL-STD-3004, NAVAIR 00-80T-109, and TO 42B-1-1.
• Strong technical knowledge of fuel sampling, testing, and quality assurance processes.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of the fuel supply chain, including storage, handling, and quality management practices.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in sampling and testing bulk fuel.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
• Valid country driver’s license and passport.