Title:
Lifting Devices and Equipment (LDE) Technician / Inspector
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Position Summary
KBR is seeking a highly qualified Lifting Devices and Equipment (LDE) Technician/Inspector to support the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center OMES III contract. The selected candidate will perform inspection, testing, certification, maintenance, and operational support for a wide range of lifting devices and equipment in accordance with NASA, OSHA, ANSI, and ASME standards. The position supports Code 527 and Code 522 lifting equipment programs and provides critical support to spacecraft integration, testing, transportation, and facility operations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform annual and periodic inspections, testing, certification, and documentation of lifting devices and equipment.
- Inspect and maintain overhead cranes, hoists, powered industrial trucks (PITs), mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), rigging hardware, lifting slings, and below-the-hook lifting devices.
- Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance activities identified during inspections and testing.
- Coordinate and/or perform required NDT inspections in support of certification activities.
- Maintain equipment status, inspection records, configuration data, and certification documentation.
- Support crane operations, rigging activities, and spacecraft handling operations during integration and test activities.
- Investigate out-of-service conditions and recommend corrective actions.
- Interface with NASA LDE Managers, facility personnel, project teams, and safety organizations.
- Maintain OEM manuals, engineering documentation, inspection records, and operating procedures.
- Support operator qualification and hands-on certification training activities as directed by NASA.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience performing inspection, maintenance, certification, or operation of lifting devices and equipment.
- Experience with:
- Overhead cranes and hoists
- Rigging hardware and lifting slings
- Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts)
- Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs)
- Below-the-hook lifting devices
- Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and ASME lifting standards.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, equipment manuals, and inspection procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and work in industrial and high-bay environments.
Desired Certifications and Qualifications
- Crane Inspector
- Rigging Inspector
- MEWP Inspector
- PIT Inspector
- Critical Crane Operator/Rigger/Signal Person
- Non-Critical Crane Operator/Rigger/Signal Person
- MEWP Certified Operator
- PIT Certified Operator
Work shall be performed in compliance with:
- NASA-STD-8719.9, NASA Lifting Standard
- GPR 8719.1, Lifting Devices and Equipment Certifications and Operations
- ASME B30 Series
- ANSI/SAIA A92 Standards, ANSI/ITSDF B56 Standards
- OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926
Preferred Experience
- Minimum 1,000 - 2,000 hours Crane Inspector OJT (preferred)
- NASA, aerospace, defense, or government contractor experience.
- Spacecraft handling, transportation, and crane operations support.
- Cleanroom or high-bay operations.
- Experience supporting mission-critical lifting operations.
Why KBR
Join a team supporting NASA's world-class integration and test operations while ensuring the safe operation and certification of critical lifting equipment used to support spacecraft and mission hardware across the GSFC campus.
Basic Compensation:
Jobs on this contract range from $77,600.00 - $116,400.00 . Pay range is specific to the Greenbelt, MD area.
The offered rate will be based on the position, contract affordability, the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
KBR Benefits:
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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