Field Service Engineer

ASRC Federal•Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA

9d•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, a subsidiary of ARS Federal, is seeking a Facility Services Engineer at Vandenberg SFB, CA. This role supports the Spaceport Systems team by operating and maintaining the Integrated Processing Facility (IPF) for processing space hardware in preparation for launch. The engineer will perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and installations for critical IPF systems, including facility control systems, power generation, fire detection, UPS, HVAC, and other electrical and mechanical systems. The position involves performing operations, maintenance (preventative and emergency) repairs, and maintenance engineering for critical facilities systems used during spacecraft processing. The engineer will troubleshoot equipment using mechanical drawings and electronic schematics, perform detailed and accurate record keeping, and complete documentation including logbooks, work orders, and purchase requisitions. They will also set up and operate test equipment to evaluate system performance, collect and analyze technical data, and collaborate with other departments to meet customer requirements. Customer interface for technical issues during payload processing, material handling (including forklift operation), and critical spare part control are also key responsibilities. The role may require participation in an on-call rotation and working extended hours when needed. Recommendations for operational improvements for facility systems are expected, along with adherence to Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

Associate's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field and 3+ years of experience in complex mechanical maintenance and repair, or H.S. diploma and 5+ years of experience in complex mechanical maintenance and repair
Read, understand, and work from Standard Operating Procedures, electrical drawings, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Experience working around space vehicle flight hardware, and clean room operations and protocols
Ability to work independently within a cross-functional team
Able to supervise contractors and vendors performing work in the facility as needed
Capable of walking and moving around job site
Active TS/SCI clearance (or ability to obtain)

Nice To Haves

6+ years of Integrated Processing Facility experience
In depth knowledge of OSHA regulations
Ability to multi-task and manage/accommodate multiple projects
Operations, maintenance, repair, installation and testing of the following systems: Pneumatic/Compressed Air Systems, HVAC/Clean Room Systems, Sewage and Water systems, Electrical Systems, Digital Control Systems, Emergency Power systems, Chill water systems, Air handlers, Pneumatic actuators, Desiccant dryers, Diesel generators, Un-Interruptible power supplies, Reciprocating & centrifugal compressors, Moisture & particulate filtration
Maintenance Management and Scheduling
Inventory & spares
Crane Operations and Protocols and sustainment

Responsibilities

Perform operations, maintenance (preventative and emergency) repairs, and maintenance engineering that encompasses the critical facilities systems utilized during spacecraft processing
Troubleshoot equipment utilizing mechanical drawings and electronic schematics
Perform detailed and accurate record keeping, complete documentation including, logbooks, work orders, and purchase requisitions
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of critical facility systems under simulated operating conditions, record result and provide data/quality records at project reviews.
Collect and provide analysis of technical data
Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements
Provide customer interface for technical issues during payload processing
Handle materials, including operating a fork truck, and participate in critical spare part control
Occasionally participate in on-call rotation and work extended hours when required
Make recommendations for operational improvement for facility systems
Follow Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures