Shipfitter Lead

Amentum is actively seeking a Shipfitter Lead for International Fleet Support under the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) PMS 326 Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) contract. **The work location will be at the Egyptian Naval Base in the port of Alexandria, Egypt. **This position includes a competitive benefits package.

**Essential responsibilities and daily duties include**:

- Supervise and lead shipfitting projects, including hull fabrication, bulkhead installation, deck plate fitting, and structural modifications aboard naval surface ships.
- Ensure all fitting work adheres to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), NAVSEA, and classification society standards, ensuring proper alignment and structural strength.
- Perform inspections and tests to verify that all structural components are installed correctly, aligned, and meet strength requirements.
- Provide hands-on training and mentorship to junior shipfitters and apprentices, ensuring they develop strong fitting and fabrication skills.
- Collaborate with welders, electricians, and engineers to ensure that shipfitting work is aligned with the overall shipbuilding or repair process.
- Provide detailed and technically accurate written condition and open and inspection reports. Use technical publications to identify and order required repair parts.
- Participate as a member of the Amentum Ship Repair Team (SRT) in close coordination with the Industrial Manager.
- Provide timely and comprehensive inputs for the Monthly Status Report.

**Minimum Requirements**
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 5+ years of experience in shipfitting or structural fabrication in a shipyard or marine setting, ideally with a focus on naval surface ships.
- At least 2-3 years of leadership or supervisory experience, managing teams of shipfitters or structural workers in shipbuilding or repair projects.
- Experience with NAVSEA standards and practices specific to the fabrication and repair of naval ship structures is highly desirable.
- Expertise in fabricating, fitting, and installing steel and aluminum plates for hull construction, bulkheads, decks, and superstructures.
- Knowledge of hull integrity and the ability to handle structural repairs for naval vessels, ensuring that work meets strength and safety requirements.
- Ability to use P&IDs, isometric drawings, and detailed technical diagrams to accurately measure, cut, and fit components.
- Proficiency in cutting, shaping, and fitting steel plates and structural components using tools such as plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches, and grinders.
- Experience in preparing materials for welding, ensuring proper joint preparation and alignment for structural integrity and strength.
- Proficiency in metal fabrication techniques, including cutting, bending, shaping, and joining steel, aluminum, and other metals used in shipbuilding.
- Experience conducting structural tests, such as measuring tolerances and alignment using plumb bobs, levels, transits, and other precision tools.
- Knowledge of rigging techniques to lift and position large structural components during installation or repairs using cranes or hoists.
- Ability to ensure all ship fitting work complies with military specifications and safety regulations.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interpret vessel blueprints and ship drawings in addition to research ships’ systems manuals to identify problems as they arise.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to obtain a Country Clearance and Base Pass authorization.
- Ability to possess a current passport at least two years before expiration after arrival in Egypt.
- Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Completion of an apprenticeship or vocational training in shipfitting, metal fabrication, or marine construction is preferred.
- Prior ship maintenance experience or working knowledge of expectations and safety protocols related to a shipyard environment.
- Experience working in an Arab country for long periods.

PMS 326

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