Facility Maintenance Engineer P1 - Space Systems

Overview Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a Facility Maintenance Engineer and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. This role is part of the Facility and Test Management section in the Operations and Test Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract. This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As Facility Maintenance Engineer, you will collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should thrive in a diverse environment and be comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. A sense of genuine, engaging curiosity and a desire for growth and continuous learning are important for success in this role. Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with experience in the field or related area. This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire. Possible straight time overtime and a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off). Responsibilities Establish and execute reliability strategies to ensure the facility operational readiness of critical NASA/JSC CTSD support systems. Apply mechanical engineering principles to design, test, and implement technical solutions for facility challenges, utilizing AutoCAD to produce compliant drawings. Coordinate with JSC Pressure Systems personnel to manage cooling tower, liquid nitrogen cryogenic tank farm, oil/chemical storage, vacuum pumps and high-pressure systems, including the preparation of required Work Authorizing Documents (WADs). Primary engineer to continue and enhance maintenance plans for systems including cooling tower, liquid nitrogen bulk storage cryogenic tanks, oil/chemical storage, vacuum mechanical pumps and blowers. Track systems health and coordinate periodic maintenance and systems functional checks. Develop technical specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), and cost estimates to track all phases of procurement, fabrication, and installation for facility upgrades and space simulations chambers. Work within a tight-knit team to manage maintenance schedules and project lifecycles while providing regular progress reports to senior engineering leadership. Demonstrate leadership qualities, be highly motivated, well organized and able to work independently. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with experience in the field or related area. Hands-on experience maintaining facility machinery, including pumps, motors, blowers, and valves. Hands-on experience in machine shop, tooling and tool specification. Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose technical failures and implement corrective actions. Proven record of independently identifying and resolving complex technical issues and obstacles. Familiar with principal operations of safety relief valves and how to specify them. Highly organized self-starter capable of managing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision. Comfortable working in challenging, fast-paced Thermal Vacuum Testing environments. Maintain configuration control for critical infrastructure (compressed air, chilled water/cooling towers, vacuum, Liquid Nitrogen, and Nitrogen systems). Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office Suite, with the ability to interpret and revise Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs). Technical knowledge of vacuum blowers, mechanical pumps, and Liquid Nitrogen storage/piping. Experience following schedules within Microsoft Project. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Bachelor's degree in engineering (or related discipline) with 2–5 years of industrial facility maintenance experience. Candidates with direct experience in NASA/JSC processes and [JPR 1710.13] compliance are preferred. Strong background in safety standards, including OSHA, NFPA, and ASME piping codes. Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Creo or Inventor) is highly valued. Excellent communication skills for delivering presentations to stakeholders. Demonstrated experience in project management. Must be able to support mission-critical tasks in specialized environments (confined spaces, high-noise, or ODH areas) and maintain a flexible schedule. Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position. Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised. Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oceaneering