Facilities Operations Specialist 4

Date: Nov 9, 2024

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL, US, 32925

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 425

Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Member of the Launch Operations Engineering and Infrastructure Department whose responsibilities will include:

• Maintenance and operation of mission critical cranes (10, 20, 25 ton, 50, 53, 65, 120 ton), and mechanized solid/fabric doors for launch facilities and installations supporting ULA’s Vulcan and Atlas V programs at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, Camp Blanding, Florida and Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Position will be located at CCSFS.
• Direction of maintenance technicians and contractor for facility elevators (rack and pinion, traction) servicing the launch sites and personnel support buildings.
• Oversight of contractor installations of new crane/trolley systems and associated controls within a new launch Vertical Integration Facility.
• On-site support of high-value aerospace flight hardware lift and mate operations.
• Operational field support, troubleshooting, and experience maintaining crane, elevator or similar large movable structural mechanisms and their associated control systems.
• Plan, manage and execute both recurring maintenance and systems upgrade projects.
• Direct internal technicians and/or external vendors, in accordance with construction design documentation including all applicable regulations, standards, codes and ordinances.
• Responsible for the creation of new documentation, and maintenance of existing documentation used to direct technicians and subcontractors.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 8 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 4 years of directly related experience and relevant professional certifications may be used to satisfy the bachelor's degree requirement.
• Electromechanical background with a willingness to support off-shift operations as mission needs dictate.
• Proven ability to direct crane operations, lifting of flight critical hardware, and preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of troubleshooting techniques applied to large cranes, elevators (rack and pinion, traction), and large mechanical (vertical lift, folding fabric and bi-parting steel) door issues.
• Experience with crane load testing, elevator testing, and certification of same.
• Knowledge of control systems and programmable logic controllers, limit switches, etc., as applied to cranes and elevators.
• Project management experience for contracted work efforts dealing with annual maintenance, mission support and emergent problems.
• Cognizant of US Space Force, Federal and State regulatory, compliance and industry standards and certifying requirements to ensure product and/or service is in compliance such as tailored AFSPCMAN 91-710 and EWR 127-1 Range Safety Requirements, OSHA1910.179, 1926.552, ANSI/ASME A17.1, NFPA 70e, NEC codes, CMAA 70, ASME B30.2 to ensure product and/or service is in compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power point).
• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD or similar package.

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, diversity and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).