MD 1st Class Engineer (supporting NASA)

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ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a MD First Class Engineer to support our Prime NASA program at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.

The shift for this position will be 10pm - 6am, Sundays through Thursdays (Fridays and Saturdays off).

Summary/General Description of Job:

Safely operates, maintains and repairs one or more boilers to produce steam or high-temperature water for use in an establishment.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Fully capable of firing off high pressure steam boilers on natural gas or fuel oil.
• Ability to stop and start high pressure boilers
• Observes and interprets readings on gauges, meters, and charts which register various aspects of boiler operation.
• Adjusts controls to insure safe and efficient boiler operation and to meet demands for steam or high temperature water, in accordance with AFI and PWS.
• Maintains boiler operation log; clean, oil, make minor repairs to boiler room equipment; and following prescribed methods, treat boiler water with chemicals and analyze boiler water for such things as acidity, causticity, and alkalinity.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret technical manuals, shop directives, blueprints, sketches, diagrams, specifications, verbal and written instructions
• Responsible for completing daily work order log documenting inspections, maintenance and repair information, to include work performed, materials used and hours worked on each assigned work order.
• Operates motor vehicles in accordance with company vehicle policies.
• Complies with applicable federal, state, NASA, GSFC, and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) environmental laws and regulations.
• Follows ASRC furnished information directives; Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Policies and Procedures, and contract requirements.
• Complies with health and safety rules and procedures; performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
• Incumbent will at all times wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by position and duties.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools
• Knowledge and understanding of blueprints/floor plans
• Ability to operate METASYS Energy Management Systems and PCS Operation System
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Accountable For:

• Meeting deadlines and handling potentially highly-stressful situations.
• Creating and maintaining a positive team atmosphere with effective interpersonal skills
• Working professionally with a variety of people and personalities.
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations):

Mandatory

• Must be MD State Certified for the location where the work is being performed.

• Minimum 3 years' experience performing the following:

• Tending to one or more boilers to produce steam or high-temperature water for Center use

• Firing boiler for start-up

• Observing and interpreting readings on gauges, meters, and charts

• Adjusting controls to insure safe and efficient boiler operation and to meet demands for steam or high temperature water

• High school graduate or equivalent

• U.S. Citizenship.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Successfully completed Power Plant Boiler Maintenance and Operations Certification training.

• Valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving Record.

• Ability to use: technical manuals, technical bulletins or manufacturer's specifications.

• The ability to accurately read: measuring devices, testing equipment and or instruments.

• Must be available to work other shifts as directed, to include week-ends and holidays.

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licenses/IDs/certifications.

• Ability to solve problems and work independently or with minimal supervision in a team oriented atmosphere.

• Ability to adapt to changes in technology and applicable facility/infrastructure codes and standards.

• Familiarity with facility/infrastructure codes and standards, as applicable.

• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional & courteous manner in diverse situations.

• Proficiency and knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools.

• Demonstrated working ability read, write, speak and understand English.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.