CAMP SUPPORT TECH 2

Full-time, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama insurance for medical, prescription, dental, and vision. Vacation, holidays, and sick leave. State Retirement. Enhance the experience of Space & Rocket Center guests and employees by ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient operation of Rocket Center electro-mechanical, audio-video, electronic, and computer-driven, simulators and exhibits. Assist the Simulations team in the development of future simulations and exhibits. The ideal candidate will be accountable, adaptable, detail-oriented, communicative, an avid learner, and customer-focused. They must work toward self-development and take the initiative. Problem-solving, with an eye toward quality, and the ability to work with a team, they must also seek out knowledge related to the job, and act with integrity, and passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

• Simulator Technical Support:

• Daily inspections of Rocket Center equipment to maintain effective and efficient operation, safety, and appearance. Equipment includes but is not limited to:

• Technical

• Hydraulic

• Electro-mechanical

• Pneumatic

• Audio / Visual

• Computer Peripherals

• Robotics

• Repair/Modification of Computer Hardware, Software and Networking.

• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of Rocket Center leadership requests.

• Completion of documentation related to job activities.

• Simulation Design:

• Systematically develop, design, fabricate, inspect, install, and repair Rocket Center equipment and simulators to maintain effective and efficient operation, safety, and appearance. Equipment includes but is not limited to:

• Technical

• Hydraulic

• Electro-mechanical

• Pneumatic

• Audio / Visual

• Computer Peripherals

• Robotics

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Travel Required: None

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a 2-year technical degree in electronics (Industrial Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar degree).
• Software programming languages and other job-related technical/mechanical experience will be considered.

Required Experience

• Leadership experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electronic and Electro-mechanical devices.
• Must have the ability to use the tools, equipment, and materials of this job profession effectively and safely.
• Experience troubleshooting, and inspecting equipment
• Experience with Windows operating systems
• Experience with computer hardware assembly, software programming, computer networking, 3d modeling software, machining, and robotics.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements

• Walking and climbing (stairs, ladders) to access work-related areas.
• Pushing, carrying, and lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds to waist height.
• Bending, kneeling, and reaching to maintain and repair simulators and exhibits.
• Sight, reading, wrist movements, feeling to inspect, maintain, and repair simulators and exhibits, to operate tools of the trade.
• Talking, and hearing to communicate with employees, guests, and contractors regarding simulators and exhibits.
• Driving skills to operate equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, and carts.
• Comfortable working at heights of up to 50 feet.

Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Factors

• This position involves working indoors in a climate-controlled building environment, as well as working in the elements of the outdoors.
• Work areas are subject to dust, noise, and hazards related to the profession.

Expected Hours of Work

DISCLAIMERS

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Duties and Responsibilities May Change with or Without Notice

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.