Blue Origin · 1 month ago
Facilities Maintenance Lead
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Lead to support their Altadena facility, responsible for maintaining facilities and equipment, managing maintenance activities, and vendor relationships while ensuring operational goals are met.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Perform and manage maintenance and repairs of facilities and equipment systems
Serve as the primary point of contact for contracted maintenance efforts
Support local business units in execution of their operational goals
Coordinate with 20+ vendors/contractors to ensure timely, cost-effective service delivery
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS/Maximo)
Maintain effective relationships with landlords of leased spaces
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives with measurable performance metrics
Prepare Statements of Work (SOW), negotiate with vendors, and coordinate RFP processes with procurement
Provide technical support to the construction team on internal projects
Participate in rotating on-call coverage (approximately 1 week per month) to address critical facility issues
Identify cost improvement opportunities within contracted services
Uphold and advance best-in-class safety standards for the team and facilities
Manage an annual operating budget of approximately $1.5M for services, repairs, and upgrades
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in facilities maintenance within complex industrial environments
Demonstrated knowledge of building systems including: Building Management Systems (BMS), HVAC and controls, Fire and life safety systems, Security infrastructure, Lighting control systems, Electrical distribution, Plumbing systems, Backup power generation, Compressed air/gas systems
Proven leadership experience within a facility organization
Experience using CMMS systems, particularly Maximo
Strong vendor management capabilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Preferred
Industry-recognized certification in maintenance management (AFE-CPMM, IFMA-CFM, or equivalent)
Experience in aerospace or similar high-tech manufacturing environments
Project management experience
Budget management experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
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