Machinery Maintenance Mechanic job at Amentum
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Machinery Maintenance Mechanic
2026-04-22T11:03:55+00:00
Amentum
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FULL_TIME
kenya
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Construction
Installation, Maintenance & Repair
KES
MONTH
2026-04-29T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a NGIS Warehouse Specialist to support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Summary

Responsible for technical repair and maintenance of organization automobiles, trucks and heavy machinery.

Principal Accountabilities

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Troubleshoots, orders parts and repairs mechanical problems on automobiles and heavy machinery.

Performs assigned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance repairs.

OTHER or ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructs mechanics on all required vehicle inspection methods and analyzes returned reports.

Makes recommendations on maintenance required and changes needed.

Performs expert level technical trouble shooting and repair work.

Analyzes the safety of equipment and recommends design modifications.

Performs quality checks on work in progress and upon completions.

Management Responsibility

None

Reports to

Maintenance Supervisor

Internal/External Contacts

Knowledge & Skills

Demonstrate ability to direct the activities of others

Skilled in the use of a variety of test equipment

Ability to interpret and apply manufacturers repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics and engineering drawings and diagnostic codes

Experience & Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Typically five (5) plus years experience in a mechanic role.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.

Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.

Travel

Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

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

  • Troubleshoots, orders parts and repairs mechanical problems on automobiles and heavy machinery.
  • Performs assigned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance repairs.
  • Instructs mechanics on all required vehicle inspection methods and analyzes returned reports.
  • Makes recommendations on maintenance required and changes needed.
  • Performs expert level technical trouble shooting and repair work.
  • Analyzes the safety of equipment and recommends design modifications.
  • Performs quality checks on work in progress and upon completions.
  • Demonstrate ability to direct the activities of others
  • Skilled in the use of a variety of test equipment
  • Ability to interpret and apply manufacturers repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics and engineering drawings and diagnostic codes
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Typically five (5) plus years experience in a mechanic role.
high school
12
JOB-69e8ab1b6d0a9

Vacancy title:
Machinery Maintenance Mechanic

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair]

Jobs at:
Amentum

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 29 2026

Duty Station:
kenya | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a NGIS Warehouse Specialist to support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Summary

Responsible for technical repair and maintenance of organization automobiles, trucks and heavy machinery.

Principal Accountabilities

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Troubleshoots, orders parts and repairs mechanical problems on automobiles and heavy machinery.

Performs assigned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance repairs.

OTHER or ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructs mechanics on all required vehicle inspection methods and analyzes returned reports.

Makes recommendations on maintenance required and changes needed.

Performs expert level technical trouble shooting and repair work.

Analyzes the safety of equipment and recommends design modifications.

Performs quality checks on work in progress and upon completions.

Management Responsibility

None

Reports to

Maintenance Supervisor

Internal/External Contacts

Knowledge & Skills

Demonstrate ability to direct the activities of others

Skilled in the use of a variety of test equipment

Ability to interpret and apply manufacturers repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics and engineering drawings and diagnostic codes

Experience & Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Typically five (5) plus years experience in a mechanic role.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.

Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.

Travel

Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

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Job Info
Job Category: Technician jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, April 29 2026
Duty Station: kenya | Nairobi
Posted: 22-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 22-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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