Senior Conveyance Maintenance Technician

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 mission-driven team of collaborators, action-takers, and problem solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety and success. Working as an integral part of a passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will directly impact the future of space flight and ensure the progression of building the road to space through reusable rockets. Through dedication and leadership, your influence will help guide your team to define the future of space flight production. This position will directly influence the history of space exploration and will require your unwavering commitment and unfaltering focus toward safe and repeatable spaceflight.

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:

• Support Electrical and Conveyance systems preventative maintenance and repair efforts.
• Perform work ensure quality meets not only all codes but Blue’s expectations.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of critical equipment in support of mission objectives.
• Read and interpret design schematics to ensure the proper installation of electrical, crane, elevator, and other large conveyance systems.
• Provide feedback to Engineering on major system failures and equipment malfunctions.
• Ensuring the work is completed on schedule and to code.
• Assist with sourcing, vetting, and acquiring outside resources necessary for project support as needed.
• Source, order, or purchase, and confirm receipt of materials as needed.

Qualifications:

• Should have good knowledge of electrical, conveyances, and building mechanical systems.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, conduct walk-throughs, and navigate stairs inside and outside, in addition to performing work outdoors as required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a DBIDS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven self-starter with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to flourish in an environment with multiple and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, resolution, and follow-through skills.
• Applicants should know industrial facility operations.
• Applicants should be familiar with industrial and business safety.
• Applicant should have experience reading and interpreting construction drawings.
• Applicant should be familiar and able to operate high reach, forklift and crane systems.
• Applicant should be comfortable working at heights above 50’
• Applicant should have a minimum of 2,000 hours of documented work experience within a five-year period related to maintaining, inspecting, servicing, repairing, installing or modifying cranes.
• Applicant should have a minimum of 10 years experience as a technician on industrial equipment.
• Applicant should have or have the ability to obtain an Overhead Crane Inspectors Certification.
• Applicant should be able to install, program a VFD in an Overhead Crane.
• Applicant should be able to troubleshoot contactor or VFD speed control systems.
• Elevator (Rack & Pinion (Buck Hoist), Friction, or Hydraulic) Maintenance, Inspection, Installation experience a plus.
• Rigging experience a plus.
• Crane operator experience a plus.
• Should be able to work overtime with reasonable notice.

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.