Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment. Driven by our commitment to creating a secure, sustainable future, we innovate as a collaborative team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact. As an Elevator Mechanic, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority. You will be tasked with the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of elevator systems including brakes, motors, switches, and signal control systems at overseas facilities.
Responsibilities
- Locate and determine causes of trouble in brakes, motors, switches, and signal and control systems using test lamps, ammeters, and voltmeters.
- Disassemble defective units and repair or replace parts including locks, gears, cables, and faulty safety devices.
- Lubricate bearings and other parts to minimize friction.
- Install or repair transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment.
- Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with published schedules, operating procedures, and equipment warranties.
- Provide input to upgrade content and frequency of preventative maintenance tasks.
- Conduct tests of equipment using voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, continuity testers, feeler gauges, frequency counters, and other test equipment considered tools of the trade.
- Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements and goals.
- Provide information and materials to EHS and QA divisions to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Education: A high school diploma or GED is required. Strongly preferred is either an apprentice program with a Journeyman's Certificate and/or equivalent field experience.
- Technical Experience: Familiarity with working sketches, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and manufacturers’ operations and maintenance manuals.
- Knowledge: Understanding of applicable European and/or US Electrical Codes and acceptable trade practices. Familiarity with annual maintenance requirements of electrical and mechanical systems and load testing procedures.
- Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, or balance. Frequently lifts items weighing 15-25 pounds and occasionally in excess of 45 pounds. Ability to work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, crawl, or work in high, precarious places.
- Environment: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks and adapting to changing priorities. Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience with Otis GEN2 MRL Elevators is highly desirable.
- Previous out-of-home country experience and work experience in harsh environmental conditions are a plus.
- Previous experience working with Amentum.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Amentum careers portal by visiting the link provided in the 'How to Apply' section.
