Facilities Fleet and Heavy Equipment Planner-Scheduler (R38084)

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for the effective execution of all facilities maintenance, engineering, and operations work control processes. This includes the efficient and effective planning and scheduling of resources to conduct activities with minimal downtime and maximum productivity. To fulfill these responsibilities most effectively, the Planner/Scheduler is empowered to manage work priority, develop job plans, define parts and materials, define crafts and skills, and engage the proper resources to develop a safe, effective, and efficient work control plan.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Provide scheduling support for work orders including, projects and corrective/preventive maintenance work.
• Facilitate work orders by defining the tasks, estimating duration, identifying constraints, and assigning appropriate resources.
• Prepare and update schedules.
• Provide support to Facility Managers by providing real-time updates and statuses of scheduled work.
• Review reports and identify overdue work orders, which pose a risk to quality assurance.
• Evaluate the status of work and report problems to the supervisor and/or management and provide recommendations for corrective actions, where applicable.
• Update customers on the status of scheduled work.
• Contribute to facilities team awareness of infrastructure and system status by highlighting discrepancies and areas of increased risk.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within Blue Facilities and in coordination with other company stakeholders.
• Source, order, and confirm receipt of materials to support work order completion.
• Support the continued use and improvement of the CMMS preventive maintenance tracking program (Maximo) for our properties.
• Coordinate maintenance workflow best practices with shop personnel and others, as needed.
• Assist with the definition and expansion of Blue Origin facilities and all its assets as necessary.
• Coordinate with project leads on mobilization and demobilization of equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with outside suppliers for the rental or purchase of equipment as needed.

Qualifications:

• Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification preferred, but not required
• Minimum of 4 years experience in facilities maintenance scheduling and planning
• Developed organizational skills an ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge and experience with Maximo highly preferred
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to develop short and long-range goals.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• Applicants should know about vehicle inspections, maintenance, specifications, metering, vehicle performance monitoring, preventive maintenance scheduling and compliance with DOT regulations
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• This position requires technical and manufacturing skills, but also a creative and flexible attitude.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

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