Mechanical Technician

Amentum•US-FL-Kennedy Spc Ctr1 (FL081), FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Technician works under the COMET contract at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. COMET manages and implements ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations supporting the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs. This is a collective bargaining agreement represented position. The role involves work on fixed and mobile mechanical and related systems, including mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, water, HVAC, pneumatic, diesel, heavy equipment, and lubrication systems. The technician may also operate equipment and systems for receiving, storing, treating, transferring, and delivering liquids, gases, solid commodities, hazardous waste, and other contaminated liquids. Work takes place at a hazardous testing facility and may be indoors or outdoors across the test complex, including remote areas and elevated structures. Full-time hours apply; shift work and occasional overtime, including weekend work, may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, technical training in the applicable area, and three years of related experience.
Proven troubleshooting ability using a systematic approach to repair mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, water, HVAC, pneumatic, diesel, heavy equipment, or lubrication systems.
Must possess or be able to obtain a Class D motor vehicle license.
Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Ability to communicate ideas accurately in writing and verbally.
Ability to climb ladders, towers, and stairs and work at heights greater than 300 feet using protective equipment.
Ability to perform physical exertion that may include climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, carrying, and working in cramped quarters.
Ability to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other required personal protective equipment.
Ability to access remote structures and traverse uneven terrain, including paved areas, gravel or rocks, and dirt or sand.
Ability to evacuate buildings quickly in an emergency at a hazardous testing facility.
Must work well in a team environment and interface effectively with the client.
Must be dependable and punctual.
Must be able to travel to support job requirements, potentially including airline travel.
Must comply with applicable drug-free workplace requirements, including drug testing for illegal drug use in sensitive positions.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere through appropriate behavior and communication with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining diesel systems and heavy equipment is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, modify, refurbish, clean, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, calibrate, verify, certify, check out, and operate fixed or mobile systems.
Operate equipment and systems used to receive, store, treat, transfer, and deliver liquids, gases, solid commodities, hazardous waste materials, or other contaminated liquids.
Complete work safely in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.
Produce reports and schedules using computers and printers, as needed.
Travel to different areas of the site and, as required, to customer locations to support position requirements.