Facility Maintenance Technician - (Weekend Shift)
Blue Origin
Huntsville, Alabama
Job Description
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will push the boundaries of what’s possible in maintaining all facilities and equipment, including major systems (HVAC, HVAC controls, sprinkler and fire detection, security, electrical, communication, and plumbing). You will contribute substantively to the team’s impact on all aspects of building and operating a 21st century production plant.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities:
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Support the development and implementation of the preventive maintenance program for our properties. Interface with our Maximo PM program.
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Perform maintenance and/or repairs of facilities and equipment in-house or serve as the focal point for contracted efforts, as necessary.
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Maintain our HVAC systems via hands on attention and subcontracted support. Interfaces with HVAC controls.
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Coordinate with vendors for critical facilities support, performing functions such as soliciting and evaluating bids, reviewing work efforts, and managing to schedule.
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Serve as interface with outside system suppliers, including security, fire suppression, HVAC, etc.
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Organize shop and facility supplies so that they are easily accessible. Coordinate efforts with shop personnel and others, as needed.
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Assist with the definition and expansion of Blue Origin facilities as necessary.
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Coordinate with project leads on mobilization and demobilization of equipment as needed.
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Coordinate with outside suppliers for the rental or purchase of equipment as needed.
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Provide general technical and mechanical support on an as needed basis.
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Leads, guides, and/or trains other coordinators in applicable procedures and techniques
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Source, order, and confirm receipt of project materials as needed.
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Help identify and acquire outside resources necessary for project support.
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Work with local utilities authorities as needed
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Ensure all work is permitted properly
Qualifications:
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This position requires at least 5 years of relevant practical experience in industrial facilities, industrial project management and/or construction management.
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Strong safety mindset and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations
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Applicants should have knowledge of industrial facility infrastructure.
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Applicants should have significant HVAC knowledge and maintenance experience.
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Ability to read blueprints and schematics
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Applicants should be familiar with industrial safety.
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Applicants must be strong subcontractor manager.
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Project planning, schedule, and cost estimation
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This position requires technical and manufacturing skills, but also a creative and flexible attitude.
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Knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, project and power point programs. Experience with Maximo a plus.
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Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
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Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Desired:
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EPA 608 Certification (Universal EPA Card)
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $27.72-$40.66
Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $27.72-$40.66
Other site ranges may differ
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at
EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com
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Benefits
Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 14 holidays
Discretionary bonus programs
