Painter – US Navy program on Diego Garcia

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Painter to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The role involves surface preparation, painting, and finishing work on buildings, equipment, and other facilities, ensuring government assets are preserved and protected.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preservation, surface preparation, coating, and finishing tasks in accordance with Navy and program standards.
• Remove rust, corrosion, old coatings, and debris using hand tools, pneumatic tools, grinders, and sanders.
• Apply primers, paints, coatings, and sealants with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment following technical instructions.
• Support corrosion‑control activities such as chipping, scraping, sanding, masking, and coating.
• Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and accountability of all painting tools, PPE, materials, and equipment.
• Assist with setup, containment, and cleanup of work areas to ensure safe operations.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation of material usage and activities.

Required profile

• 1‑3 years of experience in painting, preservation, coatings, or corrosion control.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid passport (minimum one year beyond hire) and ability to obtain required visas.
• Ability to meet contract medical requirements and obtain facility credentials.
• Proficient reading and speaking of English.

Required skills

• Hand tools
• Pneumatic tools
• Grinders
• Sanders
• Brushes
• Rollers
• Spray equipment

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a high‑visibility US Navy program.
• Experience in a challenging, international environment.
• Supportive team focused on safety and quality.