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Blue Origin · 1 month ago

Supervisor - Technicians (Instrumentation & Controls and Mechanical)

Van Horn, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Supervisor for Technicians will oversee the maintenance, repair, and operation of the west Texas Test Site, leading a team of mechanical and instrumentation technicians to ensure safe and repeatable rocket engine testing.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with Test Stand Manager to plan the daily schedule given the two-week forecast

Attend the pre-shift briefing, provide inputs, and align skills to complete daily tasks

Re-schedule or plan for recovery of items not completed in the daily assignment

Delegate the daily tasks to technicians given their experience and technical levels

Ensure test stand is staffed for daily operations

Perform beginning, middle, and end of shift stand walk-downs

Monitor FOD and Tool Control at the test stand. Work to keep the test stand clean, organized, and presentable

Provide guidance to technicians on the test facility construction, activation, and its safe operation

Administrative duties will include approval of timecards, tracking of time, and personnel scheduling

Complete performance evaluations of technicians and attend interviews of prospective employees

Support and provide continued training and skills development for team members

Work with engineers for improvements and enhanced test methods and development

Safely work around cryogens, hazardous chemicals, and high-pressure systems

Ensure safe I&C operations at the test facility

Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfill test and operations

Monitor team purchases for budget management

Qualification

Rocket engine testingInstrumentationControlsMechanical fluid systemsSupervisory experienceTest facility operationsP&ID drawingsAnalytical skillsContinuous improvement mentalityCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Proven leadership experience with the ability to oversee and work directly with engineers and technicians

7+ years of experience with rocket engine testing, aerospace test facility operations, or launch vehicle operations

2+ years in a supervisory or lead role

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to the test team's culture

Highly proficient in instrumentation and controls and/or mechanical fluid systems including low, medium, or high-pressure gaseous and cryogenic applications

Sound working knowledge of test stands and developmental aerospace article testing

Experience in build, fabrication, or alterations of test stands and defining needed tooling and components

Ability to closely follow P&ID drawings and with placing components

Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and on outdoor industrial installations

Proficient computer skills and MS Office