MD 1st Class Engineer (supporting NASA)

ASRC Federal•Greenbelt, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a MD First Class Engineer to support its Prime NASA program at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The engineer safely operates, maintains, and repairs boilers that produce steam or high-temperature water. The scheduled shift is 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, with Fridays and Saturdays off; the employee must also be available to work other shifts, including weekends and holidays, as directed. The position includes starting and stopping high-pressure boilers fired by natural gas or fuel oil; monitoring and interpreting operating readings; adjusting controls for safe and efficient operation; maintaining logs and completing work-order documentation; and treating and analyzing boiler water. The engineer follows applicable safety, environmental, NASA, GSFC, OSHA, company, and contract requirements, and may perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Maryland State certification for the location where work is performed.
At least 3 years of experience tending boilers that produce steam or high-temperature water, firing boilers for startup, interpreting boiler gauges/meters/charts, and adjusting controls for safe and efficient operation.
High school graduate or equivalent.
U.S. citizenship.
Successfully completed Power Plant Boiler Maintenance and Operations Certification training.
Valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use technical manuals, technical bulletins, and manufacturer specifications, and to accurately read measuring devices, testing equipment, and instruments.
Availability to work other shifts as directed, including weekends and holidays.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licenses, IDs, and certifications.
Ability to solve problems and work independently or with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
Ability to adapt to changes in technology and applicable facility and infrastructure codes and standards; familiarity with those codes and standards.
Professional and courteous communication with a variety of people in diverse situations.
Proficiency with a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to work safely and wear appropriate PPE as determined by the position and duties.

Responsibilities

Safely operate, maintain, and repair boilers that produce steam or high-temperature water.
Start and stop high-pressure steam boilers fired by natural gas or fuel oil.
Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts related to boiler operation.
Adjust controls to ensure safe and efficient boiler operation and meet steam or hot-water demands in accordance with AFI and PWS.
Maintain boiler operation logs; clean and oil equipment; make minor boiler-room equipment repairs; and treat and analyze boiler water.
Read and interpret technical manuals, shop directives, blueprints, sketches, diagrams, specifications, and verbal and written instructions.
Complete daily work-order logs documenting inspections, maintenance, repairs, work performed, materials used, and hours worked.
Operate motor vehicles in accordance with company vehicle policies.
Comply with applicable federal, state, NASA, GSFC, OSHA, environmental, health, and safety requirements and work practices.
Follow company information directives, SOPs, policies and procedures, and contract requirements; wear required PPE.
Use METASYS Energy Management Systems and PCS Operation System.
Work with minimal direct supervision and perform other related duties as assigned.
Meet deadlines, manage potentially stressful situations, contribute to a positive team atmosphere, and communicate and work professionally with diverse people.