Cleaning and Refurbishment Supervisor

Astrion•Kennedy Space Center, FL, Florida

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is hiring a Cleaning & Component Refurbishment Supervisor to work at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, supporting the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) II contract. The role coordinates, prioritizes, and documents the workflow of the Component Cleaning & Refurbishment (CCR) Laboratory, which supports multiple NASA programs. The supervisor manages the Component Refurbishment department’s supervisors and mechanics, directing work assignments and overseeing cleaning, refurbishment, testing, training, safety, equipment, facility engineering, workload coordination, and customer support. The position also performs standard supervisory duties and serves as a technical and logistics point of contact.

Requirements

Two or more years of experience cleaning and testing fluid components and systems used in the preparation and launching of missile and space vehicles.
Extensive knowledge of cleaning; disassembly and reassembly; pneumatic, hydraulic, cryogenic, hydrostatic, and electrical testing of mechanical and electro-mechanical components and systems; materials compatibility; handling high-pressure gases, solvents, chemicals, and corrosive fluids; packaging; safety procedures; measurement instruments; common and special work tools; and workflow and manpower scheduling.
One or more years of experience in precision cleaning of fluid systems or components.
Ability to train and supervise others.
Ability to communicate with others and assimilate and understand information consistent with essential job functions.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
Experience working in laboratories handling aerospace hardware, cleaning processes, or refurbishment operations.
Ability to read and interpret work instructions, technical procedures, drawings, and specifications.
Strong communication and coordination skills to support technicians, engineers, and quality personnel.
Ability to support cleanroom operations and scheduling complexities associated with controlled environments.
Ability to interpret, apply, and execute written and verbal technical instructions.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct the operations of the Component Refurbishment department supervisors and mechanics.
Direct, schedule, and prioritize work assignments for component refurbishment mechanics and engineering specialists performing chemical cleaning, refurbishment, and testing.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulations, including requirements for handling hazardous materials and waste.
Oversee on-the-job training of mechanics and engineering specialists in precision cleaning and refurbishment operations.
Oversee transport, setup, and operation of fixed and mobile equipment used for decontamination, cleaning, passivation, testing, and validation of components and in-place systems.
Oversee or direct special projects and studies supporting CRCA operations as directed by the Operational Lab Manager.
Serve as the primary technical contact for customer questions and problems involving component cleaning, refurbishment, and testing support.
Oversee facility engineering, including the Preventative Maintenance Program, spares provisioning, facility modifications, and routine maintenance.
Provide input on capital equipment requirements and new technology for component cleaning, refurbishment, and testing operations.
Ensure time cards are accurate and up to date.
Train, instruct, and assign work to Logistics Support personnel; recommend transfers, promotions, wage increases, and terminations; schedule overtime; and evaluate performance.
Ensure proper control, distribution, coordination, tracking, and status reporting of component refurbishment and chemical analysis workload to meet requestor and KSC schedules.
Oversee stockroom operations and troubleshoot part and materials acquisition problems for the CRCA project.
Coordinate work required from other shops to support LRU processing.
Serve as Property Control Officer and conduct the annual property audit.
Act as the single point of contact with Logistics Support personnel regarding logistics and Component Refurbishment status and problems.