Ship Load Planner

About the Role

Amentum is hiring a Ship Load Planner to support a specialized U.S. Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role sits within a global organization that delivers advanced engineering, technical, and professional services for government, allied, and critical infrastructure operations.

What You’ll Do

• Create accurate cargo and container stowage plans so vessel loading and unloading happen efficiently and within operational and safety limits.
• Work closely with shipping agents, port authorities, stevedores, and logistics teams to keep cargo moving on schedule.
• Coordinate with vessel captains and marine terminals to confirm stowage needs and help maintain vessel stability, safety, and seaworthiness.
• Review freight manifests and check cargo sizes, weights, and special handling needs before placing items into the stowage plan.
• Use ship-loading software to build and manage load plans and stowage instructions that make the best use of vessel capacity.
• Inspect operations to confirm that work follows the load plan and that equipment and personnel safety standards are being met.
• Respond quickly to operational issues and adjust load plans when changes or unexpected problems occur during vessel operations.
• Document cargo-handling activity in detail, including load plans, discrepancies in materials, and operational observations.
• Maintain compliance with safety rules and all relevant local, government, and international shipping regulations throughout cargo handling.
• Encourage smooth coordination and clear communication among everyone involved in shipping and pier operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Between 1 and 3 years of experience in ship load planning, maritime logistics, materials handling, or vessel operations.
• High school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
• A valid passport is required, and international travel must be possible.
• The passport must have at least 1 year of validity remaining at the time of hiring.
• Ability to use ship stowage planning software is required.
• Must be able to meet contract medical standards and continue meeting them for the full deployment period.
• Must be eligible to obtain and retain facility credentials and authorization.

Preferred Background

• Experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multinational workforce is preferred.
• A valid country driver’s license and passport are preferred.
• Country visa, where required under the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide, is preferred.
• Experience in ship loading, cargo coordination, or maritime logistics is an advantage.
• Knowledge of international shipping frameworks such as IMO requirements and the ISPS Code is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability to anticipate and resolve stowage issues is preferred.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and ship planning systems such as CASP, MACS3, or similar tools is preferred.

Other Responsibilities

Safety

All employees are expected to help maintain a safe workplace. This includes completing required training, supporting self-aid and buddy-aid duties, taking part in emergency response activities, and contributing to safety committees and teams as needed.

Quality

Quality is treated as a core business priority and a key driver of customer satisfaction. Employees are expected to follow the organization’s Quality Policy, carry out duties in line with applicable quality system documents and customer contracts, and understand their responsibilities related to quality management and customer satisfaction.

Procedure Compliance

Employees must review, understand, and follow all operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements in the plans, procedures, and policies that apply to the role.