Mechanical Superintendent

Amentum

DUTIES:

• Direct the maintenance, repair, and operation of all mechanical systems, including HVAC, BAS, and mechanical equipment.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs in alignment with applicable standards.
• Review technical drawings, schematics, and system configurations; ensure accurate documentation in CMMS.
• Perform system diagnostics, testing, and commissioning to maintain peak performance and reliability.
• Analyze maintenance data and trends to identify issues, recommend improvements, and reduce downtime.
• Supervise and develop a diverse team of technicians and leads; provide technical guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Plan, schedule, and assign daily work activities and ensure manpower and materials are effectively utilized.
• Coordinate with other O&M departments to ensure integrated support across mechanical, electrical, and utility systems.
• Maintain accountability for work quality, timeliness, and professional conduct in all mechanical operations.
• Enforce quality standards and ensure all work meets contractual and code requirements.
• Verify compliance with EHS regulations and conduct regular field inspections for quality, safety, and completeness.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and other risk controls before work begins.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
• Support emergency response and system restoration efforts for mission-critical equipment.
• Track and report maintenance performance, schedules, and completed work in CMMS.
• Provide technical input for project scopes, procurement needs, and lifecycle planning.
• Recommend process and efficiency improvements to enhance system reliability and mission readiness.
• Perform additional duties and projects assigned.

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.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:

• Minimum 5 (five) years of progressive O&M or facilities maintenance experience focused on mechanical systems.
• Minimum 3 (three) years of supervisory or leadership experience overseeing mechanical maintenance teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing HVAC, BAS, and related systems in complex or mission-critical environments.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to manage staff.
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment which requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
• Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
• Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.

• Education: A high school diploma or GED. Associate or bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred.
• Passport, Licenses and Certifications:
  • As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages.
  • EPA Universal Certification, HVAC Journeyman License (if applicable to the candidate s state), or equivalent required.
  • Master s License in HVAC, Mechanical, or related discipline preferred (if applicable to the candidate s state).
  • Valid drivers license.
• Security Vetting: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.
• Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.

DESIRED:

• Experience in OCONUS operations and maintenance projects in an international environment.

• Previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions is a plus.
• Experience working with Amentum / PAE
• Experience with all Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience with scheduling and administrative tasks