Facility Maintenance Engineer
Amentum · Forest Park, GA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Amentum (industrial) in Forest Park, GA.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Georgia: typical posted base $85k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 12 reliability engineer openings in Georgia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 11 other live reliability postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- Root cause 42%
- PLC 33%
- Automation 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from AmentumAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules for building systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure optimal functioning and longevity.
- ◆Diagnose, repair, and troubleshoot issues with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other building systems and infrastructure.
- ◆Regularly monitor and inspect building systems, such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire safety, lighting, elevators, and security systems, for proper functioning.
- ◆Ensure the facility complies with local, state, and federal regulations, including health, safety, and environmental standards.
- ◆Plan and oversee the acquisition, installation, and upgrading of equipment needed to maintain operational efficiency.
- ◆Coordinate and manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and service providers for specialized maintenance tasks or repairs.
- ◆Respond promptly to emergency situations like equipment breakdowns, leaks, or outages to minimize disruptions to operations.
- ◆Maintain accurate logs, records, and reports of all maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections for future reference or audits.
- ◆Monitor and manage inventory of tools, spare parts, and maintenance supplies.
- ◆Enforce workplace safety standards and protocols, conducting routine safety inspections to identify and mitigate hazards.
- ◆Identify opportunities for facility improvement projects and oversee their implementation to enhance overall functionality and aesthetics.
- ◆Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to align maintenance efforts with facility operations and business goals.
- ◆Conduct routine and ad hoc inspections of the facility to assess overall conditions and address potential issues proactively.
- ◆Perform all duties in challenging and austere (Outside Continental United States - OCONUS) environments, often in remote or underdeveloped locations, for extended periods of up to 6 months at a time.
Requirements
- ✓Five (5) years engineering and facility maintenance experience that includes experience in heating and air conditioning, power distribution, generator maintenance, and plumbing.
- ✓Experience must include the following:
- ✓Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- ✓The ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment and systems.
- ✓Development and execution of project plans, systems specifications, design requirements, and test and evaluation planning documents.
- ✓Conducting safety assessments and failure mitigation.
- ✓Conduct preventative maintenance of systems to prevent failure.
- ✓The above experience should demonstrate the ability to interface with senior members of DoW organizations to develop and support technical positions, to justify technical recommendations, and to write technical documentation.
- ✓Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- ✓Able to obtain a DoW Top Secret security clearance. (Please note: US citizenship is required to obtain a US Top Secret security clearance).
- ✓Must be able to obtain a US passport.
- ✓Must be able to complete and pass a medical assessment per customer requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓A Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field from an accredited university is desired.
- ✓Experience with mobile shelter design and implementation.
- ✓Current Secret or Top Secret DoW clearance,
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Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
Amentum is currently seeking a Facility Maintenance Engineer based in Forest Park, GA . This position will help support exploitation missions both CONUS (Continental United States) and OCONUS (Outside Continental United States) via deployment.
This is an evergreen, pipeline requisition, but a current and ongoing need on the contract.
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Original Posting
10/09/2026 - 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.