Facilities Electrician - II - 2nd Shift

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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! 

As part of a small team, you will be responsible for implementing and performing preventive and corrective maintenance requests required to support a rocket engine manufacturing / testing site.   This is a hands-on position focused on electrical and minor mechanical facility additions or modifications. 

Facilities include launch vehicle engine manufacturing, integration and test.   

As a facilities electrician you will be 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 but not limited to (HVAC, HVAC controls, sprinkler and fire detection, security, electrical, communication, and plumbing). This position will directly impact the history of space exploration, requiring 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.
 

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, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.

• Mon - Fri OR Rotational Schedule (8 days on, 6 days off), 12p - 9p CT

• Installs, maintains, and monitors performance of installed electrical equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacement
• Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments
• Leads, guides, and/or trains other electricians in applicable procedures and techniques
• Repairs and maintains electrical systems and minor mechanical systems
• Plans electrical system additions or modifications
• May perform work of lower level electricians
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance as directed by engineering
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

• Minimum High School diploma
• At least 4 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Journeyman Electrician license (TX)
• Understanding of electrical distribution systems
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and other electrical diagrams
• Ability to use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical controls, industrial motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Ability to install and maintain motors, welding equipment, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, and transformers as appropriate to the position
• Project planning, schedule and cost estimation
• Strong safety mindset and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be flexable with shifts / schedules
• 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.

• OSHA 30
• NFPA 70E
• EPA Universal Technician
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing, or integration and test sites
• Exposure to HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems
• Preparing and submitting purchase order requests
• Developing sources for stock materials

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.