Senior Facilities Technician - HVAC

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

Rocket Lab’s Facilities team is responsible for maintenance, operations, and improvements projects across our locations, making sure that the facilities our teams use every day are well looked after and operating as they should.

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex in Middle River, MD the Senior Facilities Technician-HVAC is responsible for facilities maintenance, operations, and improvement projects with an emphasis on all HVAC systems. Our HVAC systems are extremely critical to our production processes, you’ll have a direct impact to ensure we build our launch vehicle, Neutron on time to launch.

• Responsible for HVAC maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and update/upgrade activities, planning, procurement, installation and (de) commissioning of equipment to ensure equipment uptime and reliability in safe conditions.

• Responsible for preventative maintenance schedule including diagnosing package units, split units, exhaust fan units, and changing filters.

• Handle Rocket Lab Space Structures Complex facility operations responsibility, including general building & equipment maintenance, repair, and update/upgrade activities.
  
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  This may include responsibility for major facility renovations / construction projects.

• Responsible for all building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management.

• Assist in plumbing maintenance including new installations and repairs.

• Ensure facilities maintenance work follows safety standards, conforms to specifications, and that work orders are tracked and completed within the budgeted guidelines.

• Manages facilities and equipment breakdown ticketing system (JIRA) and set priorities for resolution.

• Support implantation of a new BMS.

• Will handle hazardous waste streams in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Responsible for oversight & maintenance of Space Structures Complex & manufacturing infrastructure therein, adherence to and enforcement of site safety, security and cleanliness requirements.

• Responds to emergency calls including weekends or after regularly scheduled shift.

• Some travel is required. Other duties as assigned.

• 8+ years of HVAC maintenance experience.

• EPA 608 Universal License.

• Facility maintenance experience in any of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, medical device, or a heavily regulated manufacturing facility.

• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office;
  Word, Excel, Power Point

• Journeyman / Master HVACR license

• Electrical journeyman license

• PID setting experience.

• HVAC system design / CAD experience

• Experience with facility BAS systems and improvement projects.

• Experience with in a contamination control environment.

• Experience with in a clean room environment.

• Ability to remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE.

• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and…