Propellant/Pneumatic Mechanic

Amentum; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum in Florida is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to operate and maintain cryogenic and propellant gas systems, including high and low pressure lines, storage vessels, and related equipment.

You will refurbish, test, certify, and calibrate gear, perform corrosion control and painting, follow drawings and vendor manuals, and support safety and regulatory compliance; US citizenship and CDL with X endorsement may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 4 years’ related experience.
• Ability to read drawings and work safely on energized and de-energized equipment.
• Must possess Florida Class A Hazardous CDL with X endorsement or obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Modify, refurbish, test and operate gas handling equipment.
• Perform corrosion control and painting on propellant equipment.
• Fabricate and test high-pressure piping and hoses.
• Work from drawings, schematics and vendor manuals.
• Maintain logs, certifications, and safety records.

Skills

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Mechanical knowledge

Hazardous materials handling

Education

High school diploma

Technical school/apprenticeship

Job description

Purpose and Scope:

Independently perform operations and maintenance of cryogenic, hypergolic, high and low pressure gas systems and propellant equipment to include corrosion control.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Modify, refurbish, clean, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, calibrate, verify, certify, checkout, test and operate compressed gas trailers, storage vessels, converters, tractors, vacuum systems, engines, pumps, compressors, rechargers, transfer hoses, various fixed systems and other related equipment used in the receiving, storage and delivery of GN2, GHe and GO2, cryogenic, hypergolic, high and low pressure gasses,propellants, solvents and other liquids.
• Perform piping and tubing fabrication, installation, reconditioning and testing of all types of high pressure lines and flexible hoses, and mixing of special gases.
• Perform corrosion control duties by painting mechanical and electrical equipment. Preparing, caulking, painting, and finishing panel frames, unstrut, and fixed propellant equipment.
• Determine paint required for different surfaces, and mix paint ingredients to obtain proper color and consistency.
• Work from written or verbal instruction, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, vendor manuals and applicable specifications and codes.
• Obtain measurements, field dimensions and other related information necessary to complete job assignments.
• Operate vehicles and other types of equipment required for completion of assigned tasks.
• Use electrical/electronic and mechanical test equipment, instruments, measuring devices and shop tools such as, but not limited to:resistance soldering units, meters, scopes, probes, microbrazers, mobile power generators, counters, potting equipment, ovens, molds, etc.
• Perform functional and/or operational tests of refurbished, repaired, and modified equipment.
• May operate gas welding equipment to perform cutting, burning, and soldering, as necessary, to accomplish work assignments.
• Maintain logs, records, charts, etc., as required.
• Maintain certifications, licenses, permits, etc., required for performance of assigned tasks.
• Perform in compliance with Federal, State, local, NASA and Space Force laws, regulations and requirements.Comply with KSC/CCSFS energy management conservation regulations, collective bargaining agreements, security, safety, hurricane and other specialized programs or contractual requirements relating to the business of the section, working within the limits of established policy.
• Perform any work assigned to the employees in the classification. Perform work in other classifications when incidental but necessary to accomplish assignments.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

High school diploma or equivalent plus four years experience. Technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate, or equivalent in lieu of years experience is applicable. Must possess demonstrated ability to read and understand drawings and possess ability to work safely on both energized and de-energized equipment. Unless deferred by Amentum management, possess a current Florida Class A Hazardous Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with an X endorsement, or acquire this class of CDL within 90 days of employment. Ability to work day, evening, and night shifts, as well as overtime, weekends, and holidays. Must possess planning/organizing skills, and work under deadlines. Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). US citizenship is required for restricted area access. If required, must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Painting experience of four years. Local candidates as no relocation funding is provided.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Handling/managing hazardous materials or other environmental responsibilities. Industrial environment containing high pressure and propellant/fluid storage systems and equipment. Work environment hazards for which personal protective equipment is provided include cryogenics, hypergolics, high pressure gas, and noise. Unless waived by Amentum management employee must meet probationary period Self Contained Atmospheric Protection Ensemble (SCAPE) physical requirements and become SCAPE certified within 90 days of employment and capable of wearing a 40 pound backpack in an encapsulated (SCAPE) suit. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stoop, bend and squat. Routine use of computer type devices. Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, speech/hearing abilities for communication, and mental alertness.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency re