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. 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.  

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!

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will share responsibilities for maintaining all facilities cranes and material handling equipment by performing troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, repairs and upgrades. This team is chartered with planning and performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and unplanned servicing of facility systems and manufacturing equipment. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities:

• Independently perform maintenance, modification, refurbishment, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, checkout, test and operation of fixed cranes, hoists, lifts, monorails, and other large conveyance equipment.
• Install and configure new equipment as well as dismantle and replace defective parts on existing equipment.
• Maintain written, electronic logs and records, as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within Facilities and in coordination with other company stakeholders.
• Contribute to facilities team awareness of infrastructure and system status by highlighting discrepancies and areas of increased risk.
• Must maintain licenses and certifications required for performance of assigned tasks.
• Support the continued use and improvement of the CMMS preventive maintenance program (Maximo) for our properties.
• Perform maintenance and/or repairs of facilities and equipment in-house or serve as the focal point for contracted efforts, as necessary. 
• Act as the general contractor on major facilities projects, performing functions such as soliciting and evaluating bids, reviewing work efforts, and managing to schedule.  
• Coordinate with project leads on mobilization and demobilization of equipment as needed.
• Provide general technical and mechanical support on an as needed basis.

Qualifications:

• This position requires at least 5-7 years of relevant practical experience in industrial cranes.
• Advanced knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, low voltage signals, mechanical components, fluid power components and the ability to troubleshoot and repair those systems.
• Training and experience should have been acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• WA State crane certification desired.
• Developed organizational skills and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems and daily workflow use.
• Knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, project and power point programs. Experience with Maximo a plus.
• 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.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $32.66-$45.72

Other site ranges may differ

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

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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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