Painter jobs in Manila

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

Job Responsibilities

• Perform preservation, surface preparation, coating, and finishing tasks aboard facilities, structures, or assigned work areas in accordance with Navy and program standards.

• Prepare surfaces by removing rust, corrosion, old coatings, and debris using hand tools, pneumatic tools, grinders, sanders, and other approved equipment.

• Apply primers, paints, coatings, and sealants using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment following technical instructions and safety requirements.

• Support corrosion-control activities, including chipping, scraping, sanding, masking, and coating of various surfaces.

• Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and accountability of all painting tools, PPE, materials, and equipment.

• Assist with setup, staging, containment, and cleanup of work areas to ensure safe and compliant operations.

• Follow instructions from supervisors to complete preservation and painting tasks safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards.

• Maintain accurate logs, material usage notes, and basic documentation related to paint and preservation activities.

• Ensure all painting and coating activities comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Communicate progress, issues, and safety concerns to supervisors and leadership as required.

Minimum Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in painting, preservation, coatings, corrosion control, or related maintenance fields.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.

• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.

• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of assignment.

• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting Navy, maritime, industrial, or facility maintenance programs.

• Familiarity with Navy preservation standards, coating systems, and corrosion-control procedures.

• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to follow technical instructions.

• Experience working in remote, industrial, or confined-space environments.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.

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