We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.
The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.
THIS IS A REPRESENTED POSITION
Responsibilities
Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
• Ensuring your personal safety and the safety of co-workers and customers is a primary duty.
• Supporting various groups by rigging: including scaffolding, pick-boards, spider staging equipment, and fall protection.
• Knowledgeable of local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations to safely rig and move objects.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Work from written, electronic, verbal instructions, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, vendor manuals, and applicable specifications and codes.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certifications, licenses, permits, and etcetera, to operate various types of equipment to include forklifts and aerial platforms.
• Maintain log, records, charts, and etcetera, as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
The candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and technical training in the applicable area of expertise and three (3) years of experience.
Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Job Requirements
• Effective verbal and written communicate skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to hold the necessary security clearances.
• Ability to hold necessary physical certifications.
• Requires the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and managers.
• If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.
Physical Requirements
• Visual and physical (hands on) contact of rigging related systems, hardware, and articles.
• Requires climbing, crawling, bending, body mobility, corrected vision, lifting, carrying, and exerting pressure up to 100 lbs.
• Must successfully pass high worker physical.
• May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.
• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.
Work Environment
• May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility.
• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.
Equipment and Machines
• Safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as fall protection, hard hats, steel-toed footwear, ANSI rated safety glasses, gloves, and etcetera, is required when working in industrial areas.
• Forklifts and pendant operated cranes.
• Various hand tools.
• Must be able to effectively utilize personal computers and related computer peripheral equipment to maintain/adjust database logs and records, print documents, and record work performance.
• Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
• Variety of equipment used in testing.
Attendance
• Full-time work hours.
• Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Shift work may be required.
Other Essential Functions
• Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
• Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
• Government security clearance may be required in the future.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities
While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:
• Child Development Center
• Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
• Credit Union
• Fitness Center
• Barbershop
• NASA Exchanges
Flexible Schedule and Telework
At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.
