Mechanical Systems Operator

Amentum is seeking a Mechanical Systems Operator (MSO) in Augusta, GA who will be responsible for standing a shift in the Facility Control Office and mechanical systems.

Essential Duties:

* Coordination of all utility outages with other maintenance customers and mission support elements

* Assure that timely notification of facilities emergencies are made to all personnel that are impacted

* Prepare and review daily operations logs and alarm summaries to ensure that follow-up actions are taken

* Provide shift coverage to maintain the recommended staffing levels needed to operate the campus systems and provide emergency response to facilities emergencies

* Supervise campus utility outages when needed and assist with shutdown sequences and outage coordination

* Evaluate day to day operations on the chilled water distribution system, Air handling systems, compressed air systems and coordinate plant changes with building maintenance & operations personnel

* Provide accurate monitoring and control of the HVAC and chilled water distribution systems through the EMCS Systems

* Provide accurate monitoring and control of the fire alarm systems through the building fire alarm system

* Initiate daily plant status reports to reflect the health and welfare of all facilities systems

* Maintain operators logs to reflect any plant reconfigurations, responses to problem areas by tour persons, as well as any impact to chilled water distribution, electrical distribution and fire alarm operations

* Conduct routine mechanical and electrical systems tours to inspect and monitor maintenance activities to assure availability of systems are not interrupted

* Respond and or dispatch facilities personnel to emergencies and routine service calls as needed

* Take necessary actions to control or repair the problems and provide a follow up details for watch logs

* Report major incidents (as defined by the COR) by submitting AAR within appropriate time frame (as defined by the COR)

Minimum Requirements:

* Must possess a current U.S government Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph (TS/SCI Poly)

* Ten years' experience performing work on electrical distribution systems

* Minimum of two years of experience in monitoring and controlling major facilities electrical systems including UPS, power generation and SCADA.

Compensation Details:

$40,000 - $90,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

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Compensation Details:

$35,000 to $85,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

* Health, dental, and vision insurance

* Paid time off and holidays

* Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

* Educational reimbursement

* Parental leave

* Employee stock purchase plan

* Tax-saving options

* Disability and life insurance

* Pet insurance

Note:

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

02/18/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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