DHA RCM SME

• Job Category EPM
• Employee Type FT Exempt

NIKA is hiring for a DHA RCM SME to support the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) FOB division in San Antonio, TX. This role will operate on a hybrid schedule. Remote will be considered for the right candidate.

Named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities. NIKA benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and an understanding of work/life balance.

Coordinates and provides Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodology that encompasses Condition Base Monitoring (CBM) technologies, while obtaining or consult measurements/data, industry best practices/codes, and asset/MTF strategy development & benchmarking to support the all AORs, MTFs, and the DHA-FE mission. Responsible for equipment mechanical integrity to develop and/or recommend short-term and long-term maintenance strategies/tasks for HVAC, electrical, and rotating equipment to reduce downtime coupled with increased reliability.

Support DHA-FE mission by investigating existing preventive maintenance (PM) processes, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), historical data, and work closely with DHA O&M and maintenance personnel at the MTF’s to propose changes to help resolve technical issues or repair procedures as required. Provide and aid measurable Performance Work Statements (PWS), development of accurate working Independent Government Contractor Estimates (IGCE), collaboration and participation as a Technical Advisor (TA) for PWS procurement packages, kick-off and post award meetings serving as DHA contractor representative/TA/RCM SME.

Manage multiple projects/MTFs data along with aiding in equipment/CBM training, on-site RPIE scoping, evaluating bid packages, PWS procurement packages, proposals, and commissioning. Monitoring, maintaining, and continuously improving the maintenance and reliability of the entire MHS is the mission.

• Understands RCM methodology and implementation. (I.e. RCFA’s, FMEA’s, Criticality Analyses, Asset Management, Life Cycle management, and all PdM/CBM assessment criteria.)
• Able to work in a CBM QA/QC capacity in loud machinery rooms with others or alone.
• Working knowledge with RPSS/RPIE nomenclatures and associated machinery specifics precision millwright experience for coaching/mentoring laser alignments, soft foot checks, T.I.R measurements and be familiar with associated scientific measurement equipment.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work without daily supervision.
• Able to create, check, and adjust all managed RCM programs for customer’s continuous improvement.
• Development and QA of Reliability Centered Maintenance programs within DHA-FE
• Provides knowledge and practical training for precision maintenance practices such as various alignment methods, soft foot check, and run-out correction.
• Provides CBM/PdM baseline, commissioning, warranty studies, and design recommendations.
• SME technical resource for all RPIE/equipment related issues in DHA-FE
• Creates technical exhibits for proper identification of contract requirements.
• Work closely with FM and FOB staff to identify site specific goals, needs, and contract deliverables.
• Familiar with technical requirements concerning all aspects of operations and maintenance applications within a healthcare environment.
• Serves as an O&M Technical Advisor as well as an RCM SME to DHA Leadership and the MTFs in Performance Work Statement (PWS) procurement packages, review new or existing contracts, and RCM RPIE applicable scoping.
• Plan, schedule, and carry out site investigations and consultation for MTFs as it pertains to the needs and structure of the Operations and Maintenance program and support.
• Support MTF facility management efforts related to ensuring compliance with Defense goals, reducing commodity cost risk, seeking…