Facility Maintenance Mechanic

Position Details

Hourly rate: $35.62. This is an IAMAW Union position open to Internal Applicants Only. NASA enforces REAL  for all visitors and badge holders. Please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). view a list of compliant documents.

• Operation and maintenance of Boilers, heating furnaces, Steam/Condensate distribution systems, pressure regulator valves and associated equipment
• Perform water chemistry sampling/testing as necessary
• Will provide best practices training/direction to personnel regarding maintenance and repairs of related equipment, as necessary
• Starts and stops equipment and builds up specified pressure in equipment/systems, adjusts or sets controls to maintain continuous supply of utilities to facilities
• Observes operational temperature and pressure gauges and adjusts controls accordingly
• Lubricates, maintains, and cleans equipment
• Requires applicant to become a Safety Operator, qualified Steam Plant operator, fuel delivery truck operator and Nitrogen delivery truck operator
• Performs repairs, troubleshoots and makes adjustments to machinery and equipment as required
• Responds to after-hour emergencies within contract allotted time frame
• Must show an ability to provide leadership and training during repair efforts that drive reliability by demonstrating good mechanical practices and judgment
• Assists the plant personnel in the development, and performance of equipment PM’s, reliability metrics, work plans, and other RCM tasks

U.S. citizenship required. Four to Five years’ experience in operation, service and repair of high-pressure steam production/distribution and associated equipment.

Must be able to successfully pass and obtain one of the following within the first year of employment:

• American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE) Class III license
• National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Class V license

Office environment - 10%.

Test environment – May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, explosives, chemicals and industrial facilities (90%).

Travel between various facilities and during test operations required and may bring exposure to loud noise and potentially hazardous equipment operations (10%).

Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb various heights, crawl in confined spaces, and lift up to 35 lbs (100%). Ability to distinguish basic colors (10%). Corrected vision and hearing at all times (100%).

Must have required Real  identification. Must obtain and maintain security clearance as required. Must work in a team atmosphere, demonstrate professional behavior, uphold appropriate grooming and dress. Must exercise diligence in developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task.