Facility Maintenance Engineer

Oceaneering • Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

The Facility Maintenance Engineer supports NASA as an Oceaneering teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science II (JETS II) contract. The role is part of the Facility and Test Management section within the Operations and Test Department, supporting human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. The engineer helps maintain operational readiness of critical NASA/JSC CTSD support systems and contributes to facility challenges, upgrades, and space simulation chambers. The position may be hired at any level in the professional career framework, depending on business need. International travel may be required. A 9/80 work schedule may be available, with every other Friday off, and possible straight-time overtime.

The position generally works in an office environment but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task. Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods, and lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Standard office equipment is used. Regular attendance is critical, and the employee must be able to work outside the normal schedule and adjust their schedule for peak periods and surge requirements. Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required, as is the ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Related education in industrial facility maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience maintaining facility machinery, including pumps, motors, blowers, and valves.
• Hands-on experience in a machine shop, tooling, and tool specification.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose technical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Proven ability to independently identify and resolve complex technical issues and obstacles.
• Familiarity with the principal operations of safety relief valves and how to specify them.
• Highly organized self-starter able to manage tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Comfort working in challenging, fast-paced Thermal Vacuum Testing environments.
• Ability to maintain configuration control for critical infrastructure, including compressed air, chilled water/cooling towers, vacuum, Liquid Nitrogen, and Nitrogen systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office Suite, and ability to interpret and revise Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Technical knowledge of vacuum blowers, mechanical pumps, and Liquid Nitrogen storage and piping.
• Experience following schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.
• Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with NASA/JSC processes and JPR 1710.13 compliance.
• Strong background in safety standards, including OSHA, NFPA, and ASME piping codes.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Creo or Inventor.
• Excellent communication skills for delivering presentations to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute reliability strategies to ensure operational readiness of critical NASA/JSC CTSD support systems.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to design, test, and implement technical solutions for facility challenges, using AutoCAD to produce compliant drawings.
• Coordinate with JSC Pressure Systems personnel to manage cooling towers, liquid nitrogen cryogenic tank farms, oil and chemical storage, vacuum pumps, and high-pressure systems, including preparation of required Work Authorizing Documents (WADs).
• Continue and enhance maintenance plan systems for cooling towers, liquid nitrogen bulk storage cryogenic tanks, oil and chemical storage, vacuum mechanical pumps, and blowers.
• Track systems health and coordinate periodic maintenance and functional checks.
• Develop technical specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), and cost estimates, and track procurement, fabrication, and installation phases for facility upgrades and space simulation chambers.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and project lifecycles within a team, and provide regular progress reports to senior engineering leadership.
• Demonstrate leadership, motivation, organization, and the ability to work independently.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level