Maintenance & Reliability Specialist

BNH•Mountain View, CA

1d•$110,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The NFAC provides the United States with the capability of performing ground‐based aerodynamic and acoustic experiments at speeds from static to nearly 350 mph on large‐scale and full‐scale aerospace vehicles and components. This complex includes a 40‐ by 80‐foot wind tunnel and an 80‐ by 120‐foot wind tunnel. AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, ground test and flight test. Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers. An exciting career opportunity exists for a Maintenance and Reliability Specialist position supporting a team of engineers and technicians who maintain and operate the largest wind tunnel in the world. The selected candidate for this requisition must be available to work any shift and shift determination will be made based on the priority of work at the time the selected candidate is cleared to report to work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least 8 years of work experience in the maintenance, reliability and/or RCM fields or a combination of work experience and formal Technical Degree
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
Current U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Security Clearance
5 years of relevant maintenance and/or subcontracting work
Certified Maintenance and Reliability professional – CMRP certification strongly preferred
Experience in operations and maintenance, optimization, Interest and/or knowledge of large industrial operations and dynamic work schedule activities

Responsibilities

Ultimate responsibility for the development, and implementation of RCM/PM Optimization program at NFAC; Implementation of this program includes influencing Asset Managers and Asset Owners to produce a conscientious shift to a proactive maintenance program through a failure mode driven maintenance strategy, best practice planning & scheduling, proper application of reliability engineering principles, and the increased use of condition monitoring technologies
Develop, write, and manage Statements of Work (SOW), technical specifications, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for facility maintenance subcontracts on critical systems such as but not limited to: elevators, cranes, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPS), and HVAC systems.
Evaluate equipment failures and maintenance records (OWAMS, E-Matrix, etc.) to identify inefficiencies and trends, shifting from reactive repairs to a proactive, Condition-Based Maintenance approach.
Plan, schedule, and oversee on-site subcontractor activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and the dynamic research testing schedule.
Implement innovative and cost-effective Predictive Maintenance (PdM) strategies (vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, etc.) to inform both internal maintenance plans and subcontractor scopes of work.
Collaborate with the Engineering Solutions Branch and system engineers on tools, techniques, and procedures for both internal and external maintenance work.
Hands-on fieldwork is expected; multidisciplinary experience maintaining facility mechanical (hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, pumps), electrical (motors), and control systems (PLC, instrumentation) is highly desirable.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply design and engineering concepts to provide effective solutions
Excellent communication skills
It is a condition of employment to wear company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
Performs other related duties as required