Predictive Maintenance & Analysis Technician

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

The Ground Systems Support (GSS) organization is looking for a Predictive Maintenance & Analysis Technician to support the proliferation of asset management best practices and methodologies that will allow the most efficient, best value, use and care of KSC system assets and components to maximize the return on investment of all assets entrusted to the COMET contract. This individual will assist the in developing a more efficient maintenance culture within the organization through the expansion of condition-based monitoring technologies and the implementation of reliability centered maintenance (RCM) principles that can be applied to existing and future maintenance practices. The PMA Technician position will assume overall responsibility for the following:

Responsibilities

• Performing condition-based data collection, monitoring, troubleshooting, and testing utilizing the following technologies: oil analysis, infrared thermography, vibration analysis, ultrasound analysis, motor circuit analysis, and laser shaft alignment, sUAS (drone).
• Performing condition monitoring tasks in accordance with work instructions, procedures, and company standards
• Providing technical support for operations and maintenance issues by assisting in troubleshooting, analyzing and performing repairs for critical assets.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications – External

High school diploma or equivalent; 10 years related experience.

• • Experience and certification in one or more Condition-Based Maintenance technologies including, but not limited to: IR Thermography, vibration, ultrasound, motor testing, motion amplification, laser alignment, and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sAUS) is highly desirable.
• Practical knowledge of industrial machinery mechanical and electrical components including pumps, motors, gearboxes, blowers, compressors, electrical power circuits and electrical switch gear & controls, etc.
• Practical knowledge of Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) methodologies and best practices.
• Experience working in a Computerized Maintenance Management System, such as MAXIMO, is highly desirable.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities and the ability to conduct basic analysis and communicate findings.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects without missing deadlines or sacrificing accuracy
•  Must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and be able to work in fast-paced environments.
• Capable of leading and performing complex assignments without direct management involvement or supervision.
• Demonstrated written and verbal presentation skills for interfacing with management and customers (internal and external)
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management System and/or related quality systems and programs.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, i