Maintenance and Reliability Engineer

Maintenance and Reliability Engineer

The primary role of the Maintenance and Reliability Engineer position is to identify and manage asset reliability risks that could affect the Facility testing and operations at the NASA Glenn Research Center. He/she will be responsible for proposing solutions to implement industry established best practices for new and existing systems as they relate to Operations Maintenance. He/she will be expected to support the evolution of NASA's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS-Maximo) which is expected to include field mobility and/or mobile connectivity. He/she will assist NASA Maintenance Specialists to develop a more mature Maintenance Culture within the organization. He/she will be responsible for optimizing work processes and administrative controls while utilizing CBM (Condition Based Maintenance) and RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) principles that can be applied to existing and future maintenance practices.

The Maintenance and Reliability Engineer will report to a Projects Manager responsible for Maintenance on the NASA Glenn Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance, and Engineering (TFOME) contract. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and be capable of working with all levels of the organization including NASA (Agency and Center-level) Maintenance Specialists, Facility Managers, Facility and Test Engineers, Technical Supervisors, Facility technicians, Safety and Administrative personnel to ensure that all equipment is maintained, and managed for maximum availability and reliability.

- Lead effort of Asset Data Collection/Validation as well as concurrent Job Plan development in close collaboration with facility personnel.

- Implements measures to baseline current maintenance performance and improvement targets as they relate to cost, quality, downtime, etc.; Work with NASA Facility Managers to document and eventually optimize preventive maintenance schedules.

- Be responsible for the facility asset inspection, repair, preventive maintenance program; Improve documentation in CMMS system by establishing process to include trouble shooting, repair, and maintenance information to allow for future trending analysis; Develop and/or improve current methodologies and work practices as they relate to Preventative and Predictive Maintenance.

- Define, develop and implement processes for establishing and maintaining effective predictive and preventive maintenance programs for mechanical and associated electrical equipment and systems.

- Identify and evaluate new technology for improvement in process performance, equipment reliability, and frequency of maintenance including supporting NASA objectives to implement field mobility and/or mobile connectivity equipment.

- Document and improve existing equipment risk assessments so that a prioritization process can be established with NASA and contract management so appropriate resources can be assigned.

- Review data and information using basic statistical tools to transition time-based maintenance into condition-based maintenance and/or Reliability Centered Maintenance.

- Utilize CMMS system to create useful metrics reports that can be analyzed to evaluate performance and provide recommendations on asset replacement versus life extension measures.

- Apply Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA) methodology to perform analytical reviews at the asset level to mitigate potential equipment failures.

- Trend and analyze predictive maintenance data to recommend and prioritize equipment repair strategies incorporated into the annual work plan.

- Develop equipment repair strategies and provide technical maintenance oversight to technicians in the field during specialized equipment repairs or replacement.

- Continuously expand workforce development through training of the technician personnel to enhance current skillsets related to preventive and predictive maintenance.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

- Must have a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited engineering school preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, Maintenance or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology.

- A minimum of two years industrial maintenance experience required; 5 plus years experience desired.

- Must have knowledge and understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems.

- Experience working in a CMMS Systems (MAXIMO is desired).

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills are critical.

- Must be familiar with RCM approach to maintenance and other maintenance improvement tools such as Asset Criticality Ranking, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Root Cause Failure Analysis, PM Optimization, PM Prioritization, etc.

- Experience with technologies such as Oil Sampling, Thermography, Vibration Monitoring, Ultrasound, Motor Circuit Analysis, Laser Alignment and demonstrated usage is desired.

- Must be knowledgeable in Business Management, Equipment and Manufacturing Process Reliability, Organization and Leadership (Strong Communication Skills), and Work Management.

- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) is desired; candidate will be required to pass the CMRP exam within the first year if not already certified.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Visual and physical contact of system hardware and installed equipment. Multiple workstation assignments (office, test facility, control room, laboratory, shops, etc.). Transportation of notebooks, drawings, forms, etc. required. Responsibility for transport and control of proprietary information. Ability to hear normal conversation in a control room environment. One eye (minimum) correctable to 20/20. Ability to distinguish eight colors on basic panel displays. Some climbing and lifting may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is accomplished in offices, control rooms, shops, and in and around test facility buildings. Must be able to use respiratory protection in confined spaces. High noise levels may be encountered in some work areas. Participation in GRC's Hearing Conservation Program may be required.

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES INVOLVED IN WORK TASK: Office and facility equipment includes computers, calculators, electronic instruments, mechanical instruments, and miscellaneous precision measuring devices. Use of laser equipment may be required.

CRITICALITY OF ATTENDANCE: Work assignments are usually during normal work hours, but flexibility is frequently necessary to support meetings, test schedules, and test operations. Testing may occur any day or time of day, depending on the schedule and test requirements, and may require working off-shifts or weekends. Attendance as dictated by the tasks assigned is required to maintain team effectiveness.

Compensation Details:

$142,000 - $149,200

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.