Instrumentation and Controls Technician III

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will be responsible for installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of instrumentation and controls used in various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of a world class launch facility.

As a senior technician, you will lead and mentor teams guiding them through the interpretation of engineering documents, complex troubleshooting, and the maintenance of systems in dynamic launch environments. Your expertise in electronic principles along with instrumentation and controls will be invaluable in collaborating with operation engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Using your industry experience, you'll take ownership and deliver results by continuously improving processes through technological and process advancements. You will maintain flexibility for overtime and weekend work, balance independent initiative with effective team collaboration, and ensure safety standards are met.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

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 but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage maintenance tasks for ground support equipment ensuring launch complex readiness.
• Mentor junior technicians in troubleshooting and repair of ground hardware, as well as test and integration of components and equipment.
• Supervise electrical and instrumentation installations, pre-job planning, layout, and ensure a high level of attention to detail.
• Collaborate with launch operation engineers to address and resolve intricate launch issues.
• Work with technician and engineering teams to support electrical and instrumentation systems on the launch pad

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of instrumentation and controls experience in one of the following fields: aerospace, industrial, energy, or oil and gas.
• Ability to closely follow electrical diagrams, schematics, technical manuals, and P&ID's.
• Skilled in utilizing multimeters, documenting process calibrators, HART communicators, oscilloscopes, ground resistance testers, signal generators, and megohmmeters.
• Ability to conduct preventative maintenance, troubleshoot operational issues, repair and calibrate field devices to include transmitters, flow meters, strain gauges, accelerometers, load cells, pressure transducers, valve positioners, gas detectors, thermocouples (TC's), resistance temperature devices (RTD's).
• Demonstrated expertise with variable frequency drives (VFD) and proficiency in managing electrical systems up to 480VAC with a strong understanding of hazardous location protocols.
• Working knowledge of propellants, understanding of hazardous and class division/groups, NEC, UL 508a, and NFPA 70E.
• Knowledge of PLC's, data acquisition systems, and data communication technologies.
• Mechanical aptitude, use of hand tools, and safe working practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift 50lbs, work at medium heights, climb ladders, stairs, etc.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as be a self-starter.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing roles and responsibilities in a fast-paced and challenging work environment.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Understanding of 5S principles and tool control measures
• Proficiency in operating aerial lifts, scissor lifts, and other vehicles used for maintenance at heights.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience building/maintaining launch pads or similar industrial controls field.
• Associates degree in electronics or technical field.

Inclusivity Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? 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 desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

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