Facilities Electrician III

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Facilities Pad Electrician based in Florida to maintain and troubleshoot electrical and facility systems critical to aerospace operations. You will support preventive maintenance, oversee repairs, and collaborate with project teams to ensure safe, reliable infrastructure for spaceflight activities.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace electrical systems, a Journeyman license, and familiarity with industrial safety.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in launch pad or aerospace electrical systems.
• Knowledge of industrial facility infrastructure.
• Electrical Journeyman License required.
• Familiar with industrial safety policies and procedures.
• Proactive, innovative mindset and flexible attitude.
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel required.
• Maximo knowledge highly desired.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support preventive and corrective maintenance program efforts, including transition to a robust CMMS.
• Perform maintenance and/or repairs of facilities and equipment.
• Maintain electrical systems and coordinate with external suppliers.
• Interface with outside system suppliers (electrical, security, fire alarm, HVAC).
• Organize shop and facility supplies to promote efficiency.
• Coordinate mobilization/demobilization of equipment with project leads.
• Provide general technical and mechanical support as needed.
• Source, order, and confirm receipt of materials for projects.
• Highlight discrepancies and areas of increased risk to facilities team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within Blue Facilities.

Skills

Aerospace electrical

Journeyman license

MS Office

Industrial safety

Maximo knowledge

Tools

Maximo

Job description

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will help to enhance our team of facility, equipment engineers and technicians. This team is chartered with planning and performing preventive and corrective maintenance as well as unplanned servicing of facility systems and manufacturing equipment.

Highly motivated individuals who are interested in playing a vital role in support of space development are invited to apply to our Florida-based group. The Facilities Pad Electrician will share responsibilities for maintaining all facilities and equipment, including major systems (HVAC, HVAC controls, sprinkler and fire detection, security, electrical, communication, plumbing) and associated equipment. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

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:

• Support preventive and corrective maintenance program efforts, including the transition to a more robust computer based maintenance management system for our properties
• Perform maintenance and/or repairs of facilities and equipment.
• Maintain our Electrical systems via a coordinated combination of hands-on attention and contracted support.
• Serve as an interface with outside system suppliers, including electrical, security, fire alarm, and HVAC.
• Organize shop and facility supplies to promote workplace efficiency, coordinating with other shop personnel.
• Coordinate with project leads for the mobilization and demobilization of equipment.
• Provide general technical and mechanical support on an as needed basis.
• Source, order, and confirm receipt of materials to support project completion.
• Contribute to facilities team awareness of infrastructure and system status by highlighting discrepancies and areas of increased risk.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within Blue Facilities and in coordination with other company stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• This position requires at least 8+ years' of relevant practical experience in launch pad or aerospace electrical systems.
• Applicants should have knowledge of industrial facility infrastructure.
• Electrical Journeyman License is required.
• Applicants should be familiar with industrial safety policies and procedures.
• This position requires technical skills, but also an innovative mindset and flexible attitude.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is required.
• Working knowledge of Maximo is highly desired.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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.

Culture 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 an 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.

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

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.

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 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. 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, sex, 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.

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Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’sAffirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.