Facility Maintenance Mechanic

Facility Maintenance Mechanic

This is an IAMAW Union position open to Internal Applicants Only. NASA enforces REAL ID requirements for all visitors and badge holders. The successful candidate will join the Facility Operations team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA's Langley Research Center (LaRC). This position reports directly to the Steam Plant Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Operation and maintenance of Boilers, heating furnaces, Steam/Condensate distribution systems, pressure regulator valves and associated equipment
• Perform water chemistry sampling/testing as necessary
• Provide best practices training/direction to personnel regarding maintenance and repairs of related equipment, as necessary
• Starts and stops equipment and builds up specified pressure in equipment/systems, adjusts or sets controls to maintain continuous supply of utilities to facilities
• Observes operational temperature and pressure gauges and adjusts controls accordingly
• Lubricates, maintains, and cleans equipment
• Requires applicant to become a Safety Operator, qualified Steam Plant operator, fuel delivery truck operator and Nitrogen delivery truck operator
• Performs repairs, troubleshoots and makes adjustments to machinery and equipment as required
• Responds to after-hour emergencies within contract allotted time frame
• Must show an ability to provide leadership and training during repair efforts that drive reliability by demonstrating good mechanical practices and judgment
• Assists the plant personnel in the development, and performance of equipment PM's, reliability metrics, work plans, and other RCM tasks

U. S. citizenship required. Four to Five years' experience in operation, service and repair of high-pressure steam production/distribution and associated equipment. The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic must be able to interpret drawings, trend graphs, services manuals, and the reading of all required precision instruments, and must be knowledgeable of component OEM repair methods and STDs. Interfaces with internal and external customers to satisfy utility demands. Training in designated field, craft or trade documented by certificate/diploma. NAC clearance required. Applicant must possess a valid license for operating private vehicles. Commercial Driver License is a plus. Must be able to effectively communicate with others. The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic must successfully pass and obtain one of the following within the first year of employment:

• American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE) Class III license
• National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Class V license

Work Environment: Office environment - 10% Test environment-May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, explosives, chemicals and industrial facilities (90%) Travel between various facilities and during test operations required and may bring exposure to loud noise and potentially hazardous equipment operations (10%)

Physical Requirements: Visual and physical (hands on) contact of test related systems, hardware and articles. Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb various heights, crawl in confined spaces, and lift up to 35 lbs (100%). Ability to distinguish basic colors (10%). Corrected vision and hearing at all times (100%). Equipment and Machines: Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc..) with knowledge of the Internet, and Outlook email. Safety and personal protective equipment (50%) Attendance: Regular attendance mandatory (100%). Occasional overtime/work outside normal schedule may be required

Other Essential Functions: U.S. Citizenship required. Valid Real ID compliant identification - www.dhs.gov/real-id Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others. The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client organization. Employees will exercise diligence when developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed.