Payload Safety Operations Engineer

Job Description

Summary:

Support of the Payload Safety Review Panel for all phases of payload safety reviews. Assignments tend to be of moderate complexity, diversification or expense. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and process to meet goals outlined. Normally receives instructions on new projects or assignments.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Responsible for leading the evaluation of safety data packs from a Payload Operations Integration (POI) perspective and gathering comments and operational requirements and ensuring those requirements get implemented into the safety analysis.
• Responsible for hazard control evaluation, extraction, and incorporation into POI Safety’s database (PHCM). 
• Required to evaluate and assist in development of ops products to include, crew procedures, ground command procedures, flights rules and crew training regarding operational hazard control enforcement. 
• Required to conduct an Increment Safety Briefing to ISS crew. 
• Required to analyze Operations Change Requests, Flight Notes, CHIT’s (Mission Action Request System) and other change traffic and work with Mission Evaluation Room (MER) Safety via various control boards to achieve a safe resolution to possible safety issues. POI Safety is responsible for enforcement of all applicable operational constraints for payloads. 

Supervisory Responsibilities                                            

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design - Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reasoning to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Interpersonal Skills - Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgment - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality - Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in a related field and a minimum of 2 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Requires understanding of operations in a laboratory environment.  Experience with anomalies, troubleshooting, emergency response, and handling hazardous materials are a plus.