Technician IV, Ops Support - Facility Maintenance

SPACE SYSTEMS

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions. 

TECHNICIAN IV, OPS SUPPORT - FACILITY MAINTENANCE

Based at Rocket Lab's site in Albuquerque, New Mexico the Ops. Support Technician IV is responsible for facilities maintenance and ERT team support. You will support the Facilities Manager and operations organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

 WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Troubleshooting and repair of all facility/HVAC equipment and systems.
• Monitors and assures that environmental standards for clean room operation are being kept. 
• Performs facilities and process equipment operational and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Works with engineers to resolve issues or plan for acquiring/installing new equipment or systems.
• Install new facilities and process equipment.
• Assumes leadership role in training and support of new technicians.
• Monitors facility/HVAC systems and suggests modifications for improvement.
• Maintain facility data collection requirements and procedures.
• Identifies nonconformance when they occur and participates in finding the solution to the nonconformance.
• Deploys the Quality Management System as it applies to the scope of work.
• Serve as member of Emergency Response Team.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 12+ years of experience in a highly regulated manufacturing/production environment.
• High School Diploma

THESE QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Associate's degree in a related field of study is a plus.
• Forklift experience a plus
• Osha and/or safety training a plus
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems maintenance.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions including drawing and print interpretation and application.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Previous Clean Room work environment is a plus
• Understanding of mechanical, electro-pneumatics, digital and analogue electronics, and working knowledge of Automated Building Controls
• Familiar with motor controls, compressed air and gas systems, and gas control systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with CCTV, fire and security alarm systems is a plus.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position 
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted 
• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces. 
• Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls. 
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min 
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces  

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Last updated on Aug 22, 2024