The Chemist is responsible for overseeing laboratory sampling and testing activities and ensuring compliance with fuel quality standards, technical directives, and operational requirements. This role plays a critical part in executing the Diego Garcia (DG) fuel supply plan in compliance with military-grade base documents and technical directives.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Oversight: Oversee all laboratory sampling and testing activities to ensure the execution of the fuel supply plan.
Compliance Management: Ensure all activities comply with MIL-STD-3004, NAVAIR 00-80T-109, TO 42B-1-1, and relevant regional directives/instructions.
Operational Execution: Conduct fuel sampling and testing procedures accurately to meet specific operational requirements.
Quality Assurance: Provide technical expertise and oversight in fuel-related quality assurance processes.
Record Keeping: Document and maintain comprehensive records of fuel sampling and testing results to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
Procedural Development: Support the development of operating procedures and technical guidance for fuel testing operations.
Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with program management, leadership, and key stakeholders to ensure the accurate execution of the fuel quality plan.
Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate risks that could impact the integrity of fuel storage, handling, and distribution.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience specifically in sampling and testing bulk fuel.
Technical Standards: Demonstrated working knowledge of fuel testing standards including MIL-STD-3004, NAVAIR 00-80T-109, and TO 42B-1-1.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline is preferred.
Environment: Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
Documentation: Must possess a valid passport (valid for at least 1 year at time of hiring) and a valid country driver’s license.
Deployment Readiness: Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain these requirements for the duration of deployment.
Skills and Competencies
Strong technical knowledge of fuel sampling, testing, and quality assurance processes.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
In-depth understanding of the fuel supply chain, including storage and handling management.
Ability to work in diverse, multinational teams.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Amentum careers portal.
