Electrical Technician

Virginia Commercial Space; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Spaceport Authority (MARS) is seeking a skilled electrical technician on a full-time basis at Wallops Island, VA. Responsibilities include supporting electrical maintenance across all MARS facilities, launches, and airfield to maintain readiness.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, technical training, and NASA Level 1 High Pressure Operator certification; forklift and lift certifications are required per policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required; technical training from an accredited school or military training is preferred.
• Experience with maintenance, alteration, and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, HVAC, and related systems.
• Must have or be able to obtain NASA Level 1 High Pressure Operator certification.
• Formal training and certification for fork-lift, scissor lift, and boom-lift operation.

Responsibilities

• Receive and execute field direction for maintenance, alteration, repair, launch prep, and post-launch tasks.
• Attend formal trainings to pursue required certifications.
• Support alternate shifts during missions and customer requests.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and maintain a tidy workspace.
• Provide input for upgrades including design, tooling, and training.
• Operate ground support equipment as required (fork-lifts, lifts, tractors).
• Communicate delays and needs to Technician Supervisor or Lead.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Organization and detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training certificate

Tools

Torque wrenches

Precision measuring devices

Fork-lift operation training

Scissor/boom lift certification

Job description

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Full Time Wallops Island, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1152

Salary Range: $32.50 To $42.41 Annually

The Virginia Spaceport Authority is seeking a skilled and motivated electrical technician at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS). Applicants with electrical experience are encouraged to apply. Must have experience with machine bending conduit. This is a full-time permanent position with competitive pay and benefits.

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Description

Technicians will support electrical maintenance across all MARS facilities, Launch Pads, and Airfield in order to maintain an operationally ready state.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Receive and execute field direction for maintenance activities, alteration, repair, launch preparation and operations, and post launch assessment and securing.
• Attend formal training as directed to pursue required certifications
• Support alternate shifts as needed during missions and customer requests.
• Comprehend and complete required paperwork as written.
• Maintain a tidy and functional worksite.
• Provide input to functional and operational upgrades including design, training, tooling, etc.
• Perform tasks safely, efficiently, and in accordance with VSA/MARS Safety, Quality, and Management Policies and Directives and adherence to Policies and Directives.
• Operate ground support equipment including fork-lifts, man-lifts, boom-lifts, and tow tractors as required in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Communicate delays and team needs to Technician Supervisor or Technician Lead
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

General Education

High School Diploma is required. Technical training from an accredited training school or military service school is preferred.

Job-Related Experience: Experience in the performance of operations, maintenance, alteration, and repair of complex mechanical, fluid/hydraulic, pressure systems, structural maintenance and corrosion control, HVAC systems or Electrical systems. Must have or possess the ability to obtain certification as a NASA Level 1 High Pressure Operator. Must have formal training and certification for operation of fork-lifts, scissor man-lifts, and boom-lifts.

Certifications

None

Licenses, etc.: Valid driver's license is necessary when operating a vehicle while on agency business.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Knowledge

Must possess knowledge of advanced mechanical systems and devices including their principles of operation and functional design or demonstrate the ability and progression to obtain such knowledge. Demonstrate the proper use of hand and power tools (including torque wrenches, precision measuring devices) and maintenance support equipment (vacuum and pressure pumps, jacks and lifting devices, access equipment) used in the operation, maintenance, alteration, and repair of pneumatic, cryogenic, hydraulic, electrical, HVAC, and other liquid, and control systems.

Skills

• Ability to execute based on given direction.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Organization and attention to detail
• Familiar with Microsoft Office or related programs

Abilities

• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates high professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching, or crawling in restrictive areas.

Work Environment

Work involves moderate discomforts which require special precautions, e.g. working around moving parts, carts, or machinery, working with irritant chemicals, conducting field work in various outdoor weather conditions. Work environment involves significant risks with exposure to potentially danger or extremely adverse conditions which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g. fieldwork on launch pads, near high pressure and cryogenic systems, near extremely energetic materials (which at MARS launch pads)

Must be able to obtain and maintaineligibility for issuance of a NASA credential.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.