Your Impact:Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.Internal Candidates OnlyCandidate will provide operational support to NASA Langley Research Center's Compressor Station and research facilities.Responsibilities:
Perform pre- and post- test operations using a variety of fluid components and systems using different types of testing methods to support research operations in a safe and efficient manner
Provide directions and training to other plant technicians
Troubleshoot system and component failures/anomalies and recommend or make repairs
Will use a variety of hand and power tools, facility software and electronic monitoring devices
Maintain electronic logs to record significant and/or historical events
Plan and execute maintenance activities, complete Safe Plan of Action (SPA) forms, and Safety Observation Reports (SOR)
May be required to certify as a safety operator
Responsible for off-loading, storing, and pressurization of fluid consumables such as LN2, LOX, JP7, silane, methane, ethylene, R134, high pressure air, steam, etc.
Provides operational support to facility support system to process consumables
Provide support to research facilities as required
Here’s what you’ll need :U.S. Citizenship required. Current certification levels of 1 or 2 at any of the supported operations facilities. Must be able to effectively communicate requirements to other plant technicians and mentor same during training.Essential FunctionsWork Environment:Office Environment (5%)Test Environment - May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, explosives, chemicals, and industrial facilities. (85%)Travel between various facilities and during test operations may be required, and may bring exposure to loud noise and potentially hazardous equipment operation (10%)Physical Requirements:Visual and physical (hands on) contact of test related systems, hardware, articles. Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb, crawl, and lift up to 35lbs. (30%). Ability to distinguish basic colors (10%). Correct vision (100%). Hearing (100%). Lifting, carrying, exerting pressure up to 45lbs. (10%). Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.Equipment and Machines:Control room test operation display/keyboards/mechanical/electrical control plant environment includes reciprocating compressor, dryers, pumps, cooling towers, chemical storage containers, etc.Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (100%)Standard Office Equipment:PC, telephone, fax, copierSoftware Tools – Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)Attendance:Regular attendance mandatory (100%)Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (20%)Other Essential FunctionsUS Citizenship required. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others. The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required. A valid driver’s license is required.Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.