Job Description

Locations: Kennedy Space Center, FL, Florida

Categories: Technicians

Req ID: 25399

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) in Florida 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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