Chemist

Amentum

Chemist overseeing laboratory sampling and testing for fuel quality compliance on Diego Garcia. Supporting US Navy operations in a remote overseas location.

Posted 7/6/2026full-time🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing all laboratory sampling and testing activities to ensure the execution of the Diego Garcia (DG) fuel supply plan in compliance with base documents and technical directives.
Ensuring all fuel sampling and testing procedures are conducted accurately to meet operational requirements.
Providing technical expertise and oversight in fuel-related quality assurance processes.
Documenting and maintaining records of fuel sampling and testing results to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
Supporting the development of operating procedures and technical guidance related to fuel testing operations.
Coordinating with program management, leadership, and key stakeholders to ensure the accurate execution of the fuel quality plan.
Identifying and mitigating risks that could impact the integrity of fuel storage, handling, and distribution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in sampling and testing bulk fuel.
Demonstrated working knowledge of fuel testing standards and technical directives, including MIL-STD-3004, NAVAIR 00-80T-109, and TO 42B-1-1.
Strong technical knowledge of fuel sampling, testing, and quality assurance processes.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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 the duration of deployment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Fuel SamplingFuel TestingQuality AssuranceTechnical DirectivesRegulatory ComplianceRisk MitigationDocumentationOperating ProceduresTechnical GuidanceBulk Fuel Testing