Amentum
Functional Leader - Cranes, Doors and Platforms
Amentum, Merritt Island, Florida, United States, 32953
Functional Leader - Cranes, Doors and Platforms
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. This requisition is for a Functional Lead - Cranes, Doors, Platforms, Elevators, and Logistic Equipment. This position resides within the Ground Systems Support Operations and Maintenance organization at Kennedy Space Center, providing leadership to a high performing team that reliably maintains and operates numerous assets in support of Exploration Ground Systems, International Space Station, and Launch Services Processing. Responsibilities
Provide leadership and clear direction to a team of technicians by establishing solid goals and expectations. Build strong relationships based on trust, integrity, and keeping commitments. Proactively identify opportunities to provide recognition and constructive feedback to employees. Conduct morning tailgate meetings to include safety briefings. Assign technicians to work crews for daily scheduled tasks. Work closely with planners, schedulers, area integrators and flow management ensuring diligent planning to optimize resources and maximize productivity. Participate in weekly scheduling meetings with shop scheduler. Forecast overtime labor. Maintain persistent communication and coordination with customers. Ensure work is performed safely per established Health, Safety and Environmental Procedures (HSEPs), Operating Procedures (OPs), and work authorization documents (WADs). Ensure timely and thorough incident response, reporting and corrective actions. Engage in the field including participation in pre-task briefings, review of work orders and safe plans of action; assessment of personal protective equipment and authoring behavioral safety observation reports. Review operating procedures and health, safety and environmental procedures as required. Monitor department certifications for technicians to include required training, and supporting the development of new certifications as required. Work to develop and recognize strong performance within in the department and support continuous improvement efforts. Facilitate meetings between engineering, technicians, work control, and customers as required. Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; 15 years related experience. Candidates must have demonstrated experience and success in leading represented operations and maintenance technicians, with an understanding of hazard assessment, OSHA requirements, working at heights, and Collective Bargaining Agreements. Experience with planning and scheduling tools such as Maximo, Primavera, and Solumina are desirable. This position may require significant overtime (to include weekends) and may require shift work on occasion. Physical Requirements
Position may involve extended periods of sitting, walking, standing and use of stairs. Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing. Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures. Work Environment
Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex. Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site. All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards. Equipment and Machines
Personal computer, scanner, copy machine, telephone, laser printer, fax machine, and other office equipment including desk supplies. Attendance
Work assignments are normally 8 hours shifts, 5 consecutive days per week. Must be dependable and punctual. Occasional overtime, sometimes with short notice, is required to meet demanding schedule. Other Essential Functions
If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required. Needs to have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills. Must have ability to work well with office staff and customer representatives. Government security clearance may be required in the future. Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management. Must pass a federal background investigation. Must comply with all "drug free workplace" requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions. Must be able to drive tasks to completion; self-starter and proactive follow-through on assigned tasks is a must. Able to manage multiple tasks and set personal priorities; willing to reset priorities when they change and adapt to a dynamic environment. Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities
Child Development Center Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks Credit Union Fitness Center Barbershop NASA Exchanges Flexible Schedule and Telework
At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department's demands and needs.
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. This requisition is for a Functional Lead - Cranes, Doors, Platforms, Elevators, and Logistic Equipment. This position resides within the Ground Systems Support Operations and Maintenance organization at Kennedy Space Center, providing leadership to a high performing team that reliably maintains and operates numerous assets in support of Exploration Ground Systems, International Space Station, and Launch Services Processing. Responsibilities
Provide leadership and clear direction to a team of technicians by establishing solid goals and expectations. Build strong relationships based on trust, integrity, and keeping commitments. Proactively identify opportunities to provide recognition and constructive feedback to employees. Conduct morning tailgate meetings to include safety briefings. Assign technicians to work crews for daily scheduled tasks. Work closely with planners, schedulers, area integrators and flow management ensuring diligent planning to optimize resources and maximize productivity. Participate in weekly scheduling meetings with shop scheduler. Forecast overtime labor. Maintain persistent communication and coordination with customers. Ensure work is performed safely per established Health, Safety and Environmental Procedures (HSEPs), Operating Procedures (OPs), and work authorization documents (WADs). Ensure timely and thorough incident response, reporting and corrective actions. Engage in the field including participation in pre-task briefings, review of work orders and safe plans of action; assessment of personal protective equipment and authoring behavioral safety observation reports. Review operating procedures and health, safety and environmental procedures as required. Monitor department certifications for technicians to include required training, and supporting the development of new certifications as required. Work to develop and recognize strong performance within in the department and support continuous improvement efforts. Facilitate meetings between engineering, technicians, work control, and customers as required. Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; 15 years related experience. Candidates must have demonstrated experience and success in leading represented operations and maintenance technicians, with an understanding of hazard assessment, OSHA requirements, working at heights, and Collective Bargaining Agreements. Experience with planning and scheduling tools such as Maximo, Primavera, and Solumina are desirable. This position may require significant overtime (to include weekends) and may require shift work on occasion. Physical Requirements
Position may involve extended periods of sitting, walking, standing and use of stairs. Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing. Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures. Work Environment
Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex. Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site. All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards. Equipment and Machines
Personal computer, scanner, copy machine, telephone, laser printer, fax machine, and other office equipment including desk supplies. Attendance
Work assignments are normally 8 hours shifts, 5 consecutive days per week. Must be dependable and punctual. Occasional overtime, sometimes with short notice, is required to meet demanding schedule. Other Essential Functions
If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required. Needs to have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills. Must have ability to work well with office staff and customer representatives. Government security clearance may be required in the future. Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management. Must pass a federal background investigation. Must comply with all "drug free workplace" requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions. Must be able to drive tasks to completion; self-starter and proactive follow-through on assigned tasks is a must. Able to manage multiple tasks and set personal priorities; willing to reset priorities when they change and adapt to a dynamic environment. Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities
Child Development Center Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks Credit Union Fitness Center Barbershop NASA Exchanges Flexible Schedule and Telework
At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department's demands and needs.