Thermal Development Lab (TDL) Operations Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

104d • $85,850 - $164,450 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is looking for a Thermal Development Lab (TDL) Operations Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior) to join our team in El Segundo, CA. This position is an engineer responsible for safe operation of a test facility (TDL) that includes pumps, compressors, valves, instrumentation, and other equipment with multiple process flows operating at a wide range of temperatures and pressures. This position is needed to support 24 hours/day, 7 days/week operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Experience performing helium leak testing using mass spectrometers.
• Experience supporting the operation and maintenance of facility equipment such as pumps, valves, compressors, instrumentation, and heat exchangers.
• Experience developing, troubleshooting procedures, diagnose and troubleshoot equipment technical issues.
• Experience with fluid flow/pressure drop principles, rotating machinery, and thermodynamics principles.

Nice To Haves

• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 or more years of experience performing helium leak testing on cryogenic systems.
• 2 or more years of experience as a lead or supervisor responsible for operation and/or maintenance in a facility with pumps, compressors, valves, and instrumentation.
• 2 or more years of experience operating with cryogenic systems.
• Outstanding communication skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse audience.
• Proficient capability with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Adjudicated Counter Intelligence scope polygraph completed within the last 5 years.
• A current Tier 5 (T5) security clearance or agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Responsibilities

• Leak checking of cryogenic and other systems.
• Operation and/or maintenance of pumps, compressors, valves, and instrumentation for various systems including gases, chilled water, and cryogenics.
• Coordinates with personnel requesting test services to plan and execute testing.
• Directs technicians and other personnel to ensure proper execution of the planned shift activities.
• Develops modifications to the planned shift activities and schedule as necessary to accommodate unforeseen situations.
• Develops and executes troubleshooting plans in response to anomalies.
• Develops, creates, and maintains documentation that supports both internal and external regulatory requirements including EHS.
• Develops operating and maintenance procedures.
• Prepares shift documentation and coordinate with incoming shift to effect smooth shift turnover.
• Performs surveillance on equipment via walk-arounds.
• Operates valves and moves lightweight supplies and equipment.
• Works under minimal direction.
• Directs and coordinates all facility activities during the shift to ensure safe and efficient operations and maintenance.
• Controls and monitors facility equipment and data to execute the operating plan and to identify anomalies.
• Analyzes facility performance and develops recommendations for improved performance.
• Directs and coordinates outside vendors and personnel from other Boeing groups for shift activities supporting facility operation and maintenance.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree