Facility Maintenance Engineer

Amentum•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate Facility Maintenance Engineer to join our team, contributing to human space exploration and understanding the origins of the universe. As a key member of our diverse and energetic team, you will help shape and deliver systems for space exploration while benefiting people on Earth. This role is crucial for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration, working with NASA's largest engineering solutions provider. You will establish and execute reliability strategies to ensure the operational readiness of critical NASA/JSC CTSD support systems. Your responsibilities will include applying mechanical engineering principles, utilizing AutoCAD for compliant drawings, coordinating with JSC Pressure Systems, and managing maintenance plans for various facility systems. You will track system health, develop technical specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), and cost estimates for facility upgrades and space simulation chambers. Collaboration within a tight-knit team to manage maintenance schedules and project lifecycles, along with providing progress reports to senior leadership, is essential. The role requires good leadership qualities, motivation, organization, and the ability to work independently. Other duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in 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 machine shop, tooling and tool specification.
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose technical failures and implement corrective actions.
Proven record of independently identifying and resolving complex technical issues and obstacles.
Familiar with principal operations of safety relief valves and how to specify them.
Highly organized self-starter capable of managing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
Comfortable working in challenging, fast-paced Thermal Vacuum Testing environments.
Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office Suite, with the ability to interpret and revise Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs).
Technical knowledge of vacuum blowers, mechanical pumps, and Liquid Nitrogen storage/piping.
Experience following schedules within Microsoft Project.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in NASA/JSC processes and [JPR 1710.13] compliance are preferred.
Strong background in safety standards, including OSHA, NFPA, and ASME piping codes.
Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Creo or Inventor) is highly valued.
Excellent communication skills for delivering presentations to stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in project management.

Responsibilities

Establish and execute reliability strategies to ensure the facility operational readiness of critical NASA/JSC CTSD support systems.
Apply mechanical engineering principles to design, test, and implement technical solutions for facility challenges, utilizing AutoCAD to produce compliant drawings.
Coordinate with JSC Pressure Systems personnel to manage cooling tower, liquid nitrogen cryogenic tank farm, oil/chemical storage, vacuum pumps and high-pressure systems, including the preparation of required Work Authorizing Documents (WADs).
Primary engineer to continue and enhance maintenance plans systems including cooling tower, liquid nitrogen bulk storage cryogenic tanks, oil/chemical storage, vacuum mechanical pumps and blowers.
Track systems health and coordinate periodic maintenance and systems functional checks.
Develop technical specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), and cost estimates to track all phases of procurement, fabrication, and installation for facility upgrades and space simulations chambers.
Work within a tight-knit team to manage maintenance schedules and project lifecycles while providing regular progress reports to senior engineering leadership.
Express good leadership qualities, be highly motivated, well organized and ability to work independently.
Perform other duties as required.
Maintain configuration control for critical infrastructure (compressed air, chilled water/cooling towers, vacuum, Liquid Nitrogen, and Nitrogen systems).