Water Systems Chemist

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services supporting the U.S. government, allied partners, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Water Systems Chemist to support a unique U.S. Navy program located on the remote island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities

The Water Systems Chemist provides technical support for water treatment, water quality monitoring, and chemical analysis in accordance with Navy environmental, public health, and utility operations standards. Responsibilities include sampling, testing, and analyzing potable water, wastewater, and industrial water systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and operational requirements.

The chemist conducts routine chemical tests, records and evaluates results, and assists with adjusting treatment processes to maintain water quality standards. This role includes operating laboratory equipment, preparing reagents, maintaining testing supplies, and ensuring proper documentation of analytical data.

Additional duties include supporting inspections and audits, assisting with troubleshooting water quality issues, maintaining laboratory cleanliness and safety, and coordinating with utility operations personnel to address identified deficiencies. The Water Systems Chemist supports mission‑critical water system reliability and environmental compliance in a remote, mission‑driven environment.

Minimum Requirements

• •1–3 years of experience in water treatment, water quality testing, chemistry, or environmental laboratory operations
• •High school diploma or equivalent
• •Basic knowledge of water chemistry, sampling methods, and laboratory testing procedures
• •Ability to operate standard laboratory instruments and follow testing protocols
• •Proficiency with recordkeeping, data entry, and report preparation
• •Must be in possession of a valid Passport and be able to travel internationally.
• •Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• •Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• •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.

Preferred Qualifications

• •Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
• •Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
• •Valid country driver's license
• •Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).

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

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.