Shift Lead - Marine Technicians - Offshore Recovery

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled leader for Marine Operations to support at-sea recovery of space hardware. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations and involves daily oversight of the skilled labor workforce that supports the fleet of marine assets and ground support equipment.

• Supervise technicians within the Recovery Operations group and prioritize work assignments as needed
• Coordinate personnel and equipment needs for integrated operations between Recovery, Transportation, and Flight Vehicle teams
• Maintain all shop programs including Safety, 5S, and Clean-As-You-Go programs
• Author job descriptions, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and make hiring recommendations
• Author, edit, and review work instructions and test procedures
• Communicate with engineers on equipment design improvements
• Complete tasks related to preventative maintenance in accordance with the asset management system
• Support offshore recovery operations involving New Glenn 1st Stage
• Safely work with hazardous chemicals, high pressure systems, and machinery
• Lead troubleshooting of instrumentation, mechanical systems, hydraulics, and marine systems
• Maintain and coordinate multiple marine vessels and assets

• High School diploma or GED
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace, marine offshore, integration, or other relevant field
• Demonstrated ability to work with:
  • High‑pressure gas systems (GN2/GHe)
  • Instrumentation and control systems
  • Test, flight, and safety critical hardware
  • Standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment
• Demonstrated experience managing a skilled labor workforce
• Working knowledge of standard offshore operations and requirements
• Ability to lift 40 lbs, work in adverse weather conditions, climb stairs and ladders
• Ability to work onboard ocean‑going vessels for consecutive days
• Ability to work off‑shift (2nd or 3rd shifts), extended hours, and weekends when required
• Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions and test procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, schedulers, technicians, and 3rd party personnel in writing and in person
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Legal requirement: must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

• Experience with marine port operations, including:
  • Interfacing with Harbormasters
  • Interfacing with Harbor Pilots
  • Coordinating incoming and outbound vessel traffic
  • Coordinating/managing stevedoring operations
• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, hydrostatic testing) and pressurized system safety
• Familiarity with quality processes (AS9100, FOD Control, Lean, and 5S)
• Experience with lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts, scissor lifts, and personnel lifts, or other industrial equipment in close proximity to flight hardware
• Experience in marine offshore operations
• Experience managing marine vessel maintenance operations
• Experience interfacing with IACS organizations
• Experience in TIG/MIG welding processes
• Experience in high voltage AC/DC electrical systems and PLC troubleshooting
• Experience in hydraulic systems
• Merchant Mariner credentialed

Required for all positions:
Blue’s Standard Background Check.
Additional checks may apply for certain job profiles, including DBIDS for military installation roles, commercial motor vehicle driver checks for hazardous materials transport, and Merchant Mariner Credential verification.

• 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%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays

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 workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities and supports a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.