Job Information
Amentum HVAC Controls System Engineer in Kennedy Space Center, Florida
Company Conformance Statement
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are required to conform to the following:
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Employees are required to:
Comply with all applicable safety and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures.
Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely.
Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions.
Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
Purpose and Scope
HVAC Controls engineering position with senior level experience to perform HVAC controls engineering tasks, using computer control systems, and PLC control systems utilized in the Kennedy Complex Control System (KCCS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), and other Control systems utilized at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The individual will have minimal oversight and be responsible to support operations and maintenance of assigned systems supporting the following disciplines: Control systems associated with HVAC and compressed air.
Job Duties and Essential Responsibilities
Provide HVAC Controls System Engineering support for the Europa Clipper mission. The position will take ownership and be single point of contact of all HVAC equipment including chillers, AHU, VAV’s and compressed air requirements of the assigned facility. Will be responsible for all the various aspect of system software and hardware aspects of the assigned systems. Must be able to provide technical directions to shop personnel. Attendance will be required in meetings, as assigned. Complete root cause analysis of any system failures.
Maintenance
Revise and add new asset information in Maximo database for assigned equipment per MAR (Maintenance Action Request) process.
Develop and maintain job plans and PMs for assigned equipment in accordance with EGS Operations and industry standard requirements.
Address and justify preventive maintenance deferrals of assigned equipment.
Conduct site visits to investigate system problems, propose solutions and provide recommendations to restore systems.
Support shop technicians in troubleshooting issues related to assigned equipment as needed. Provide technical expertise for technical anomalies as they arise. Resolve and document failure anomalies regarding assigned equipment.
Prepare Technical Anomaly reports and presentations documenting problems, concerns and resolutions for assigned equipment to the Engineering Review Board.
Readiness
Provide input to and take direction from applicable System Health and Readiness Program (SHARP) teams.
Develop and present or represent mission related presentations to the NASA and/or EGS customer as required to present support readiness or failure concerns.
Perform readiness assessments of assigned equipment and systems.
Other
Be able to interpret and provide guidance for assigned equipment using single line and schematic drawings.
Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
Conduct site visits, experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
Assess assigned systems and equipment for necessary upgrades to meet new code requirements, or enhance operation
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Education and Experience Requirements
B.S in Mechanical Engineering and 10 years work experience or 25 years experience with Andover vendor training. In depth knowledge of Andover, BacNet, SCADA systems is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain job related Licenses, Certifications etc. required by Federal, State, local, NASA and Space Force standards, rules and regulations.
Good communication and analytical skills.
Other Requirements:
Must be able to obtain and maintain required government clearances/badges as required by program and position.
Must have the ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written in an effective manner.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards; occasional lifting to 20 pounds; constant sitting with use of computer terminal; constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents; constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication; constant mental alertness; must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines. Field work will consist primarily of site walk downs in support of design projects and system trouble shooting Site hazard training and Personal Protective Equipment are provided.
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