Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Crane Operator / Rigger to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. 
The Crane Rigger assists with inspections and configuring cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, shackles, and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved.

Job Responsibilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

Move materials and mobile crane to various locations in a safe and appropriate manner
Perform inspections and operator level maintenance, selection, and configuration of cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, shackles, and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved
Interact closely with the customer for movement of materials
Perform other duties as assigned

Speak, read, and comprehend English
Knowledge of selection and configuration of equipment required to move loads according to weight and size
Ability to perform site surveys, task analysis, and operator level maintenance on assigned crane/ rigging components

Analytical skills to perform lift calculations

Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment

Required Qualifications

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.
Minimum one (1) year of experience as a crane rigger
High School Diploma or equivalent
Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment

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, 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 their 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 the job.
 
Working Environment
This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements. 
 
Physical Requirements
Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.