Maintenance & Reliability Specialist

Beyond New Horizons; Mountain View Ranches (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons is seeking a Maintenance & Reliability Specialist to support the largest wind tunnel globally. Responsibilities include implementing a proactive maintenance strategy, managing subcontractors, and conducting hands-on fieldwork for equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. Salary range for this position is between $110,000 and $155,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in maintenance, reliability, or RCM fields.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance.
• Multidisciplinary experience in facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the RCM/PM Optimization program.
• Manage facility maintenance subcontracts and SOW.
• Evaluate equipment failures and shift to proactive maintenance.
• Plan and oversee on-site subcontractor activities.
• Implement predictive maintenance strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability engineering principles

Preventive maintenance strategies

Mechanical systems maintenance

Electrical systems maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Maintenance & Reliability Specialist position supporting a team of engineers and technicians who maintain and operate the largest wind tunnel in the world. The role focuses on ensuring the reliability of critical NFAC systems and infrastructure by developing and implementing a holistic maintenance strategy, applying Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles, and managing the full lifecycle of facility maintenance subcontracts.

Responsibilities

Job Duties

• Ultimate responsibility for the development and implementation of the RCM/PM Optimization program at NFAC; influencing Asset Managers and Asset Owners to adopt a proactive maintenance program based on failure mode driven maintenance, best practice planning & scheduling, proper application of reliability engineering principles, and increased use of condition monitoring technologies.
• Develop, write, and manage Statements of Work (SOW), technical specifications, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for facility maintenance subcontracts on critical systems such as elevators, cranes, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPS), and HVAC systems.
• Evaluate equipment failures and maintenance records (OWAMS, E-Matrix, etc.) to identify inefficiencies and trends, shifting from reactive repairs to a proactive, condition‑based maintenance approach.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee on‑site subcontractor activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and the dynamic research testing schedule.
• Implement innovative and cost‑effective predictive maintenance strategies (vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, etc.) to inform both internal maintenance plans and subcontractor scopes of work.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Solutions Branch and system engineers on tools, techniques, and procedures for both internal and external maintenance work.
• Hands‑on fieldwork is expected; multidisciplinary experience maintaining facility mechanical (hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, pumps), electrical (motors), and control systems (PLC, instrumentation) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply design and engineering concepts to provide effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Compliance with company issued personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 8 years of work experience in maintenance, reliability, and/or RCM fields or a combination of work experience and a formal technical degree.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
• Current U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• 5 years of relevant maintenance and/or subcontracting work.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification strongly preferred.
• Experience in operations and maintenance, optimization, and a strong interest or knowledge of large industrial operations and dynamic work schedule activities.

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc., providing unmatched test operations and sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration‑related support for this position.

Salary range: $110,000 - $155,000 annually at the NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA.

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.