Specialist - Facilities & Maintenance Specialist II in Florida, Ohio at Blue Origin

Title: Specialist - Facilities & Maintenance Specialist II

Location: Space Coast, FL

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R65871

Description:

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

Join our Luxembourg team where your expertise directly contributes to humanity's greatest adventure, while maintaining the work-life harmony that makes great engineering possible. Be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture where safety and technical excellence drive every decision as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight from the heart of Europe.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, you will you will be responsible for the effective execution of all facilities maintenance, engineering, and operations work control processes. This includes the efficient and effective planning and scheduling of resources to conduct activities with minimal downtime and with maximum productivity. In order to fulfill these responsibilities in the most effective manner, the Planner/Scheduler is empowered to manage work priority, develop job plans, define parts and materials, define crafts and skills, and engage the proper resources to develop a safe, effective and efficient work control plan.

Responsibilities:

• Provide scheduling support of work orders including, projects and corrective/preventive maintenance work.

• Facilitate work orders by defining the tasks, estimating duration, identifying constraints, and assigning appropriate resources.

• Prepare and update schedules.

• Provide support to Facility Managers by providing real-time updates and statuses of scheduled work.

• Review reports and identify overdue work orders, which pose a risk to quality assurance.

• Evaluate status of work and report problems to supervisor and/or management and provide recommendations for corrective actions, where applicable.

• Update customers on status of scheduled work.

• Contribute to facilities team awareness of infrastructure and system status by highlighting discrepancies and areas of increased risk.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within Blue Facilities and in coordination with other company stakeholders.

• Source, order, and confirm receipt of materials to support work order completion.

• Support the continued use and improvement of the CMMS preventive maintenance tracking program (Maximo) for our properties.

• Coordinate maintenance workflow best practices with shop personnel and others, as needed.

• Assist with the definition and expansion of Blue Origin facilities and all its assets as necessary.

• Coordinate with project leads on mobilization and demobilization of equipment as needed.

• Coordinate with outside suppliers for the rental or purchase of equipment as needed.

Qualifications:

• Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification preferred, but not required

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in facilities maintenance scheduling and planning

• Developed organizational skills an ability to communicate verbally and in writing

• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

• Knowledge and experience with Maximo highly preferred

• Superior organizational skills with ability to develop short and long-range goals.

• Applicants should have knowledge of industrial facility infrastructure.

• This position requires technical and manufacturing skills, but also a creative and flexible attitude.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? 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 an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.