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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

As part of a dedicated team, committed to push the boundaries of launch and recovery, you will support operations dedicated to at-sea space hardware recovery. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and reliable space hardware recovery operations. You will be responsible for the daily oversight and management of the skilled labor workforce that supports Blue Origins fleet of marine assets and ground support equipment.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervise technicians within the Recovery Operations group and prioritize work assignments as needed
• Coordinate personnel and equipment needs for integrated operations between Recovery, Transportation, and Flight Vehicle teams
• Maintain all shop programs including Safety, 5S, and Clean-As-You-Go programs
• Author job descriptions, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and make hiring recommendations
• Author, edit, and review work instructions and test procedures
• Communicate with engineers on equipment design improvements
• Complete tasks related to preventative maintenance in accordance with the asset management system
• Support offshore recovery operations involving New Glenn 1st Stage
• Safely work with hazardous chemicals, high pressure systems, and machinery
• Lead troubleshooting of instrumentation, mechanical systems, hydraulics, and marine systems
• Ability to maintain and coordinate multiple marine vessels and assets

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• 10 plus years of experience in aerospace, marine offshore, integration, or other relevant field
• Demonstrated ability to work with:
  • High-pressure gas systems (GN2/GHe)
  • Instrumentation and control systems
  • Test, flight, and safety critical hardware
  • Standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment
• Demonstrated experience managing a skilled labor workforce
• Working knowledge of standard offshore operations and requirements
• Ability to lift 40 lbs, ability to work in adverse weather conditions, climb stairs, and ladders
• Ability to work onboard ocean-going vessels for consecutive days
• Ability to work off-shift (2nd or 3rd shifts), extended hours, and weekends when required
• Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions and test procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, schedulers, technicians, and 3rd party personnel in writing and in person
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired:

• Experience with marine port operations to include:
  • Interfacing with Harbormasters
  • Interfacing with Harbor Pilots
  • Coordinating incoming and outbound vessel traffic
  • Coordinating/managing stevedoring operations
• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, hydrostatic testing) and pressurized system safety
• Familiarity with quality processes (AS9100, FOD Control, Lean, and 5S)
• Experience with lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts, scissor lifts, and personnel lifts, or other industrial equipment in close proximity to flight hardware
• Experience in marine offshore operations
• Experience managing marine vessel maintenance operations
• Experience interfacing with IACS organizations
• Experience in TIG/MIG, welding processes
• Experience in high voltage AC/DC electrical systems and PLC troubleshooting
• Experience in hydraulic systems
• Merchant Mariner credentialed

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Compensation

Blue pays competitively to local markets and as such adjustments to current pay may result (up/down) in the event of a transfer to another location.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.