Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Engineer - 803535 - S3

Purpose of the Position

Syncom Space Services is currently seeking to transform our existing high-performing maintenance team at Stennis Space Center, Ms. into a world-class Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) culture. We are searching for an individual with extensive knowledge and experience in RCM, who has the credentials, technical and leadership skills needed to perform this important role.

The RCM Engineer determines the root cause of maintenance issues and develops strategies and action plans to prevent these and similar issues from occurring in the future. This individual will actively manage the preventative maintenance (PM) program and implement continuous improvements.

The RCM Engineer will also be the lead on all Facility Condition Assessments (FCA’s), as well as predictive testing and inspection maintenance (PT&I) tasks which seek to identify and mitigate maintenance issues before failure; using concepts and methodologies including condition based monitoring/maintenance (CBM). Examples include vibration analysis, oil sampling, thermography readings, Infrared scanning, etc.    

The RCM engineer will work closely with Systems Engineers and craftsmen in various disciplines to ensure proper training and task execution, with the singular goal of achieving the highest degree of reliability on the complex systems at Stennis Space Center; and thus supporting NASA’s mission of continuing to be the world leader in space exploration.  

Company Conformance Statement

• 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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and maintain the site wide preventative maintenance (PM) program; including task creation, frequency, monitoring, etc. for the highest efficiency with continuous improvement.
• Design and manage the condition-based monitoring/maintenance (CBM) program. Manage quality and methodologies of data collection, to ensure that the right technologies are utilized, and the data collected for the decision-making process is accurate, relevant, and properly analyzed for maximum impact to reliability improvement projects including vibration, lubrication, infrared, ultrasonic, motor current, corrosion detection and other NDT methods.
• Prioritize PM activities and CBM projects in such a manner that focuses on system/equipment criticality and redundancy, as well as potential failure modes. Prepare plans, scopes of work, and ROM budgets for submission to S3 and NASA management.
• Identify and manage system of continuous improvement to minimize redundant failures through root cause failure analyses and subsequent mitigation.
• Manage and direct the Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) program to perform life-cycle analysis, identify assets with a potential for failure, and candidates for CBM.  
• Maintain equipment history; with complete and accurate records/plans within computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) related to equipment, specifications data, trend data, failure history, etc.
• Manage and deliver RCM and PT&I training to maintenance teams and associate engineers to ensure a constant focus on best practices; while investigating new technologies in RCM.
• Integrate FCA, PM, RCM, and CBM programs into a singular working model which serves to ensure the absolute maximum reliability; with the lowest mission and financial impacts. 

Education, Experience, Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other applicable field and at least 10 years experience in Plant, Operations & Maintenance or Design fields, with a minimum of 5 of those years specifically within the O&M field.
• RCM technical training, CMRP and/or CRL certifications highly desired. A clear understanding of Reliability Centered Maintenance principles is a must.
• Certifications as listed below are required and should be the equivalent or exceed those of the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level 2 requirements or OEM training curriculum if no standard exists.
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of asset management principles and methods. Able to analyze an asset management program and identify deficiencies and implement improvements.
• Experience with root cause analysis, predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Previous experience working with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) in an industrial environment a plus. Proficiency in MAXIMO highly desired.
• High level computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel) and capable of learning new applications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, learn and function in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proven track record of safe work and safety leadership; showing a commitment to safe work practices and established standards and procedures. Accepts responsibility for own safety as well as that of others
• Self-motivated requiring little direct supervision and taking initiative when warranted
• Detail oriented and organized

Certifications Desired:

• Certified Level 1 – Ultrasound Inspector
• Certified Level 2 – Infrared Thermographer
• Certified Level 2 – Vibration analyst
• Certified UViGrapher (Corona Inspection Institute
• Certified in Motor/Transformer Oil Analysis (MCA & ESA)
• Certified Transformer Service through SD Myers
• Certified Motion Amplification/Vibration Technology

Working Conditions

• Physical effort involving able average standing, sitting, walking, or detail work. Occasional risk of injury due to hazards

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Dexterity to operate office equipment as required by the position

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Good organizational and planning skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work independently but follow specific detailed instructions
• Ability to interface with various levels of personnel in a multi-cultural, team-oriented environment
• Detail-oriented with good judgment, initiative, and ability to analyze and solve problems
• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment

Other Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license

Syncom Space Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.