Facilities Pad Electrician

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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!

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will help to enhance our team of facility, equipment engineers and technicians. This team is chartered with planning and performing preventive and corrective maintenance as well as unplanned servicing of facility systems and manufacturing equipment. Highly motivated individuals who are interested in playing a vital role in support of space development are invited to apply to our Florida‑based group.

The Facilities Pad Electrician will share responsibilities for maintaining all facilities and equipment, including major systems (HVAC, HVAC controls, sprinkler and fire detection, security, electrical, communication, plumbing) and associated equipment. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

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!

• Support preventive and corrective maintenance program efforts, including the transition to a more robust computer based maintenance management system for our properties
• Perform maintenance and/or repairs of facilities and equipment.
• Maintain our Electrical systems via a coordinated combination of hands‑on attention and contracted support.
• Serve as an interface with outside system suppliers, including electrical, security, fire alarm, and HVAC.
• Organize shop and facility supplies to promote workplace efficiency, coordinating with other shop personnel.
• Coordinate with project leads for the mobilization and demobilization of equipment.
• Provide general technical and mechanical support on an as needed basis.
• Source, order, and confirm receipt of materials to support project completion.
• 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.

• This position requires at least 8+ years of relevant practical experience in launch pad or aerospace electrical systems.
• Applicants should have knowledge of industrial facility infrastructure.
• Electrical Journeyman License is required.
• Applicants should be familiar with industrial safety policies and procedures.
• This position requires technical skills, but also an innovative mindset and flexible attitude.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is required.
• Working knowledge of Maximo is highly desired.

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.

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.

• 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…