Synchrolift Mechanic / Rigger / Diver

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Synchrolift Mechanic / Rigger / Diver to support a U.S. Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role involves underwater inspections, maintenance, and recovery operations for marine and vessel assets.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct underwater inspections, surveys, repair, installation, salvage and recovery tasks on vessels, marine structures and underwater assets.
• Operate and monitor hyperbaric chambers, serve as tender during hyperbaric medical treatments, and support emergency response.
• Perform scheduled, preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance on diving equipment, compressors, air systems, vessels and associated support equipment.
• Inspect, maintain and repair diving systems, breathing apparatus, communication systems and related equipment.
• Operate support vessels, small craft and marine support boats as authorized and trained.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, welding equipment and underwater tools for maintenance and repair activities.

Required profile

• Graduate of a U.S. certified commercial diving school with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of commercial diving experience (preferred).
• Ability to pass and maintain a diving physical per OSHA Commercial Diving Regulations.
• Valid driver’s license, passport and ability to obtain required security clearances and visas.
• Fluent in reading, speaking and comprehending English.

Required skills

• Commercial diving operations.
• Hyperbaric chamber operation and recompression treatment support.
• Underwater cutting, welding and marine fabrication techniques.
• Operation of small boats and marine support vessels.
• CPR, First Aid, Oxygen Administration and Dive Medic certifications.