Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. 

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

The purpose of the position is to enhance our existing high-performing maintenance team at the John C. Stennis Space Center with a world-class RCM culture. The ideal candidate possesses a background in mechanical engineering, coupled with extensive knowledge and experience in RCM, along with the credentials, technical and leadership skills needed to perform this important role.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Work with the existing engineering and maintenance team to determine the root cause of maintenance issues and develops strategies and action plans to prevent these and similar failures from occurring in the future. This individual will help to manage the preventative maintenance (PM) program while implementing continuous improvements.
• Be the lead on the Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) program, as well as predictive testing and inspection maintenance (PT&I) tasks which seek to identify and mitigate maintenance issues before failure, using concepts and methodologies including condition-based monitoring/maintenance (CBM). Examples include vibration analysis, oil sampling, thermography, Infrared scanning, etc. 
• Work closely with Systems Engineers and craftsmen in various disciplines to ensure proper training and task execution, with the singular goal of achieving the longest life cycle and highest degree of reliability on complex systems; - at the lowest possible cost.
• Support the site wide PM and PT&I programs through the application of RCM technologies such as vibration and oil/lubrication analysis, infrared and ultrasonic scanning, high speed camera analysis, and other NDT methods.
• Analyze systems/equipment criticality, failure history, repair/maintenance costs, and other factors to determine the most efficient plan to minimize unplanned failures and maximize life cycle cost.  
• Support the condition-based monitoring/maintenance (CBM) program by managing and analyzing data collection methodologies, system/equipment requirements, cost factors, etc.
• Work with other systems engineers to prioritize PM activities and CBM projects in such a manner that focuses on system/equipment criticality and redundancy, as well as potential failure modes.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis to minimize redundant failures and identify the proper mitigation.
• Manage and direct the Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) program to perform life-cycle analysis, identify assets with a potential for failure, and candidates for CBM.  
• Analyze equipment PM/CM history within the Maximo database to best project future maintenance requirements and perform cost vs. life cycle analysis, recommending upgrades and/or replacement with newer, more reliable or efficient equipment as necessary.
• Manage and deliver RCM and PT&I training to maintenance teams and associate engineers to ensure a constant focus on best practices, while investigating new technologies in RCM.
• Integrate FCA, PM, RCM, and CBM programs into a singular working model which serves to ensure the absolute maximum reliability, with the lowest mission and financial impacts.
• Serve as responsible engineer on assigned FSEU in support of all PM and CM activities.
• Prepare plans, scopes of work, and ROM budgets for submission to NSS and NASA management.
• Provide technical assistance and engineering support on maintenance projects; interfacing with other departments to resolve issues that occur.
• Provide technical assistance and back-up support to craftsmen and other engineers within the group as well as outside organizations as required.
• Oversee contractors in the performance of their contractual obligations; ensuring specifications and budgets are satisfactorily met.
• All other duties as assigned.

Accountable For:

• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Good Communication skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to operate and service various rotating equipment.
• Ability to work with computers.
• Ability to work independently but follow specific detailed instructions.
• Ability to interface with various levels of personnel in a multi-cultural, team- oriented environment.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with five (5) years’ experience in plant, industrial, and/or operations & maintenance fields.
• A clear understanding of Reliability Centered Maintenance principles.
• Certifications as listed below are desired and should be the equivalent or exceed those of the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level 1 requirements or OEM training curriculum if no standard exists. 
  • Certified Level 1 – Ultrasound Inspector
  • Certified Level 1 – Infrared Thermographer
  • Certified Level 1 – Vibration analyst
  • Certified Level 1 – Motor/Transformer Oil Analysis (MCA & ESA)
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of asset management principles and methods. Able to analyze an asset management program and identify deficiencies and implement improvements.
• Experience with root cause analysis, predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Previous experience working with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) in an industrial environment a plus. Proficiency in MAXIMO highly desired.
• High level computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel) and capable of learning new applications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, learn and function in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proven track record of safe work and safety leadership; showing a commitment to safe work practices and established standards and procedures. Accepts responsibility for own safety as well as that of others.
• Self-motivated requiring little direct supervision and taking initiative when warranted.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
• Must have, and maintain, a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Preferred:

• RCM technical training, CMRP and/or CRL certifications highly desired. 
• Higher level certifications strongly desired.
• UViGrapher experience a plus.
• Motion Amplification/High Speed Camera experience a plus.

Working Conditions

Dexterity to operate office equipment, and ability to access field locations as required by the position. 

Reasonable Accommodation:
CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.