Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Engineering - Civil & Construction
Company Industry
Manufacturing
Purpose and scope:
This is a temporary 90-day contract position in Abu Dhabi to maintain and repair structural components to include pre-engineered permanent, semi-permanent, and temporary facilities such as tension fabric shelters, trailer offices, lodging and water closets, metal ladders, stairs, railings, and structures for air conditioning units to support the mission on Al Dhafra Air Base in support of the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP).
Essential responsibilities:
Install, maintain, and repair all assigned doors, locks, structural components, roofing systems, floor systems, foundations, gutter systems, and surface coverings.
Perform metal and fabric repair, fabrication work, welding support to include oxy/acetylene cutting, corrosion control, pavement painting and striping, locksmith services, and form work for concrete.
Remodel, refurbish, or demolish existing facilities.
Install, maintain, and repair protective coatings, sealants, epoxies, glues, paints, and fencing.
Major building interior finish repairs, such as the replacement or repair of acoustic ceiling tile and sheetrock ceilings and walls.
Perform carpentry installation and repairs to include:
Whole door replacement
Door handles, hinges, and closers
Flooring repair (to include any subfloor)
Any interior facility repairs
Drywall repair (from replacing to finish, mud, sand, paint, etc.)
Repair or replace any roofing materials
Perform masonry installation and repairs to include:
CMU (Concrete Masonry Units)
Brick construction
Tile applications from beginning to end
Concrete forms
Perform sheet metal installation and repairs to include:
Duct work
Metal patchwork (not including ducts)
Rollup doors
Perform welding installation and repairs to include:
Welding
Cutting
Blazing
Perform TFS (Tension Fabric Systems) installation and repairs to include general knowledge of tent systems.
Perform locksmithing installation and repairs to include:
Mechanical personnel door locks
Padlocks
Cypher locks
Minimum position knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
High school diploma or equivalent training/experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience in the field of construction.
Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of locksmithing.
Professional locksmithing certified.
Shall be registered locksmiths and shall have sufficient expertise.
Shall work with Keystone or current software.
Ability to read and write English is required.
Solid communication skills, strong interpersonal skills.
Strong ability to work as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
Outstanding problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license and passport.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
Prior overseas government contracting experience preferred.
Work environment, physical demands, and mental demands:
Working conditions in over 100-degree Fahrenheit conditions.
Frequently lifts items weighing 40-45 pounds and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds.
Frequently climbing to over 12 feet and using lifts to access over 24 feet to perform job functions.
Working with manual and electrical hand tools.
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration.
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud or unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues.
Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Compensation details:
TBD
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:
05/21/2026 - Until filled
The company 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.
The company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under federal laws and supplemental language at labor laws posters.
About the Company
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.
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