Cleaning and Refurbishment Supervisor

Astrion; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion at Cape Canaveral, FL, seeks a Cleaning & Component Refurbishment Supervisor to lead the CCR Laboratory supporting NASA programs at Kennedy Space Center.

You will coordinate workflow, supervise technicians and engineers, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and interface with Logistics and customer teams on cleaning, refurbishment and testing operations.

This full-time role requires organization, technical insight, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in cleaning and testing of fluid components for missile/space vehicles.
• Knowledge of cleaning, disassembly/reassembly, pneumatic/hydraulic/cryogenic/hydrostatic/electrical testing, materials compatibility, safety procedures.
• Experience in precision cleaning of fluid systems or components.
• Ability to train and supervise others.
• Computer literate and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the operations of the Component Refurbishment department supervisors and mechanics.
• Direct, schedule and set priorities for work assignments for component refurbishment mechanics and engineering specialists performing chemical cleaning, refurbishment and testing functions.
• Assure compliance with all safety standards, codes and regulations, including handling of hazardous materials/wastes.
• Oversee on-the-job training of mechanics and engineering specialists in precision cleaning/refurbishment operations.
• Oversee the transport, setup and operation of equipment used in decontamination, cleaning, testing and validation of components and in-place systems.
• Serve as prime technical contact for customer questions / problems for component cleaning, refurbishment and testing support.
• Oversee / direct all aspects of facility engineering including the Preventative Maintenance Program, spares provisioning, facility modifications and routine maintenance.
• Provide input on capital equipment requirements and new technology for component cleaning, refurbishment and testing operations.
• Ensure time cards are kept up-to-date and accurate.
• Performs normal supervisor functions: trains, instructs, assigns work to Logistics Support personnel, recommends transfers, promotions, wage increases and terminations, schedules overtime, evaluates performance.
• Ensures proper control, distribution, coordination, tracking and statusing of component refurbishment and chemical analysis workload necessary to meet requestor and KSC schedules.
• Oversees the operation of a stockroom and troubleshoots part/materials acquisition problems for CRCA project.
• Oversees the coordination of work required from other shops to support LRU processing.
• Serves as Property Control Officer and performs annual property audit.
• Acts as single-point of contact with Logistics Support personnel regarding Logistics and Component Refurbishment status/problems.

Skills

Engineering background

Facility supervision

Safety procedures

Technical communication

Training others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Cleaning & Component Refurbishment Supervisor

LOCATION:Cape Canaveral, FL

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE: N/A

TRAVEL: as needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Cleaning & Component Refurbishment Supervisor to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) inFlorida supporting the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) II contract.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and technically minded manager responsible for coordinating, prioritizing, and documenting the workflow of the Component Cleaning & Refurbishment (CCR) Laboratory, which supports multiple NASA programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in the cleaning and testing of fluid components and systems utilized in the preparation and launching of missile and space vehicles.
• Extensive knowledge of cleaning, disassembly/reassembly, pneumatic/ hydraulic/cryogenic/hydrostatic/electrical testing of mechanical and electro-mechanical components and systems, materials compatibility, handling of high-pressure gases/solvents/chemicals/corrosive fluids, packaging, safety procedures, measurement instruments, common and special work tools and scheduling of workflow and manpower.
• One or more years of experience in precision cleaning of fluid systems or components.
• Ability to train and supervise others.
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information in a manner consistent with essential job functions.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Experience working in labs handling aerospace hardware, cleaning processes, or refurbishment operations.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, technical procedures, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to support technicians, engineers, and quality personnel.
• Ability to support cleanroom operations and the scheduling complexities associated with controlled environments.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and execute written and verbal technical instructions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and direct the operations of the Component Refurbishment department supervisors and mechanics.
• Direct, schedule and set priorities for work assignments for component refurbishment mechanics and engineering specialists performing chemical cleaning, refurbishment and testing functions.
• Assure compliance with all safety standards, codes and regulations, including handling of hazardous materials/wastes.
• Oversee on-the-job training of mechanics and engineering specialists in precision cleaning/refurbishment operations.
• Oversee the transport, setup and operation of fixed and mobile equipment used in decontamination, cleaning, passivation, testing and validation of components and in-place systems.
• Oversee / direct special projects / studies in support of CRCA operations per the direction of the Operational Lab Manager.
• Serve as prime technical contact for customer questions / problems for component cleaning, refurbishment and testing support.
• Oversee / direct all aspects of facility engineering including the Preventative Maintenance Program, spares provisioning, facility modifications and routine maintenance.
• Provide input on capital equipment requirements and new technology for component cleaning, refurbishment and testing operations.
• Ensure time cards are kept up-to-date and accurate.
• Performs normal supervisor functions: trains, instructs, assigns work to Logistics Support personnel, recommends transfers, promotions, wage increases and terminations, schedules overtime, evaluates performance.
• Ensures proper control, distribution, coordination, tracking and statusing of component refurbishment and chemical analysis workload necessary to meet requestor and KSC schedules.
• Oversees the operation of a stockroom and troubleshoots part/materials acquisition problems for CRCA project.
• Oversees the coordination of work required from other shops to support LRU processing.
• Serves as Property Control Officer and performs annual property audit.
• Acts as single-point of contact with Logistics Support personnel regarding Logistics and Component Refurbishment status/problems.

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