Facility Maintenance Engineer (A)

A Facility Maintenance Engineer is needed to establish and execute reliability strategies while leading mechanical and maintenance engineering efforts that support operational readiness for critical NASA/JSC CTSD support systems. This onsite role in Houston, TX focuses on facility maintenance planning, coordination of technical systems and schedules, and development of specifications and project cost estimates for upgrades and space simulation chamber work.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and execute reliability strategies to support operational readiness for critical NASA/JSC CTSD support systems.
• Use mechanical engineering principles to design, test, and implement technical solutions for facility challenges, including producing compliant drawings with AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with JSC Pressure Systems personnel to manage cooling tower, liquid nitrogen cryogenic tank farm, oil and chemical storage, vacuum pumps, and high-pressure systems, including preparation of required Work Authorizing Documents (WADs).
• Serve as primary engineer to continue and enhance maintenance plans for cooling towers, liquid nitrogen bulk storage cryogenic tanks, oil and chemical storage, vacuum mechanical pumps, and blowers.
• Track system health and coordinate periodic maintenance and systems functional checks.
• Develop technical specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), and cost estimates across procurement, fabrication, and installation phases for facility upgrades and space simulations chambers.
• Manage maintenance schedules and project lifecycles within a tight-knit team and provide regular progress reports to senior engineering leadership.
• Demonstrate leadership, high motivation, strong organization, and the ability to work independently.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in the field or related area.
• Related education or experience in industrial facility maintenance.
• Hands-on experience maintaining facility machinery, including pumps, motors, blowers, and valves.
• Hands-on experience with machine shop work, tooling, and tool specification.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose technical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Proven ability to independently identify and resolve complex technical issues and obstacles.
• Familiarity with the principal operations of safety relief valves and experience specifying them.
• Highly organized self-starter capable of managing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Comfort working in challenging, fast-paced Thermal Vacuum Testing environments.
• Ability to maintain configuration control for critical infrastructure: compressed air, chilled water/cooling towers, vacuum, Liquid Nitrogen, and Nitrogen systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and the MS Office Suite, including interpreting and revising Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Technical knowledge of vacuum blowers, mechanical pumps, and Liquid Nitrogen storage and piping.
• Experience following schedules within Microsoft Project.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Valued Requisition Preferences

• Candidates with direct experience in NASA/JSC processes and [JPR 1710.13] compliance are preferred.
• Strong background in safety standards, including OSHA, NFPA, and ASME piping codes.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software ( Creo or Inventor ) is highly valued.
• Excellent communication skills for delivering presentations to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.

Required Technologies

• AutoCAD
• MS Office Suite
• Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Microsoft Project

Benefits

• Excellent personal and professional career growth.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).
• Much, much more!

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work environment: Generally office-based, with potential inside or outside work depending on task needs.
• Physical requirements: Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs (5% of time) may be required.

Attendance and Schedule Flexibility

• Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Additional Information

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency may be required.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Other Essential Functions

• 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 or hazard to the employee or others.