Supervisor - Technicians; Instrumentation & Controls and Mechanical

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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 a part of the Test Operations team, providing centralized support to business units with a focus on the design, build, and maintenance of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations.

Van Horn Specific information:

Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee's additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee's ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team, you will oversee and supervise the people who maintain, repair, and operate a west Texas Test Site for our various launch vehicle systems. By leading a team of mechanical and instrumentation technicians at the Giant Engine Experiment (GEEx) test stand, this position will directly influence the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable rocket engine testing.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight & rocket engine test activities. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Work with Test Stand Manager to plan the daily schedule given the two-week forecast.
• Attend the pre-shift briefing, provide inputs, and align skills to complete daily tasks.
• Re-schedule or plan for recovery of items not completed in the daily assignment.
• Delegate the daily tasks to technicians given their experience and technical levels.
• Ensure test stand is staffed for daily operations.
• Perform beginning, middle, and end of shift stand walk-downs.
• Monitor FOD and Tool Control at the test stand. Work to keep the test stand clean, organized, and presentable.
• Provide guidance to technicians on the test facility construction, activation, and its safe operation.
• Administrative duties will include approval of timecards, tracking of time, and personnel scheduling.
• Complete performance evaluations of technicians and attend interviews of prospective employees.
• Support and provide continued training and skills development for team members.
• Work with engineers for improvements and enhanced test methods and development.
• Safely work around cryogens, hazardous chemicals, and high-pressure systems.
• Ensure safe I&C operations at the test facility.
• Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfill test and operations.
• Monitor team purchases for budget management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to oversee and work directly with engineers and technicians.
• 7+ years of experience with rocket engine testing, aerospace test facility operations, or launch vehicle operations.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to the test team's culture.
• Highly proficient in instrumentation and controls and/or mechanical fluid systems including low, medium, or high-pressure gaseous and cryogenic applications.
• Sound working knowledge of test stands and developmental aerospace article testing.
• Experience in build, fabrication, or alterations of test stands and defining needed tooling and components.
• Ability to closely follow P& and with placing components.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and on outdoor industrial installations.
• Proficient computer skills and MS Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years' experience in propulsion test facilities and/or oil and gas operations.
• 5+ years as a lead person or supervisor.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Broad scheduling and planning skillset.
• Proven track record to drive complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Two year technical or AS degree.
• A continuous improvement mentality with the ability to recommend solutions to help develop effective maintenance, integration, and testing procedures.

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