Rocket Lab Corporation

Space

FacilitiesManager

$115–165k ~AI est. Tucson, Arizona, United States; Chantilly, Virginia, United States
The Brief

“Facilities Manager at Rocket Lab Corporation. Skills: Facilities management, Operations management, Budget management, Team management. Manage Rocket Lab Optical Systems facility operations. Perform janitorial activities”

What You'll Achieve.

Reduce expenditures; Ensure equipment uptime; Ensure equipment reliability

Industry & Context.

Space
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Some travel required, Specific vision abilities required, Regularly required to sit, Use hands and fingers, Operate computer keyboard, Operate controls, Communicate verbally, Communicate in writing, Physically able to commute, Occasional exposure to dust, Occasional exposure to fumes, Occasional exposure to moderate noise, U. S. citizen, Permanent resident, Lawfully admitted refugee, Granted asylum

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, High School Diploma and 12 years of experience, 3+ years of supervisory/management experience, Facilities management experience, Equipment maintenance experience

Nice to Have

Managing cleanrooms experience, Expert knowledge of facilities systems, Expert knowledge of improvement projects, Occupational health and safety skills, Risk assessment skills, Policy development skills, Training development skills, Hazardous substances knowledge, Safety in manufacturing engineering knowledge, Emergency management knowledge, Occupational health knowledge, Workplace hygiene knowledge

What You'll Do.

Manage Rocket Lab Optical Systems facility operations

Perform janitorial activities

Perform maintenance activities

Perform repair activities

Perform update activities

Perform upgrade activities

Support other facilities

Support major facility renovations

Support construction projects

Develop maintenance policy

Develop maintenance procedures

Ensure optimal functioning of buildings

Ensure optimal functioning of grounds

Ensure optimal functioning of equipment

Develop plans for facilities modifications

Develop plans for facilities improvements

Manage staff of employees

Train staff of employees

Ensure facilities maintenance work follows safety standards

Ensure facilities maintenance conforms to specifications

Ensure project milestones are met

Adhere to approved budgets

Manage facilities breakdown ticketing system

Manage equipment breakdown ticketing system

Set priorities for resolution

Handle hazardous waste streams

Manage Equipment Engineering budgets

Plan equipment maintenance

Plan equipment repair

Plan equipment updates

Plan equipment upgrades

Plan equipment procurement

Plan equipment installation

Plan equipment decommissioning

Ensure equipment uptime

Ensure equipment reliability

Implement Computerized Maintenance Management System

Manage Computerized Maintenance Management System

Oversee facility maintenance

Oversee building infrastructure

Oversee manufacturing infrastructure

Enforce site safety requirements

Enforce site security requirements

Enforce site cleanliness requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal leadership; Subordinate staff

Process & Methodology

Scope management, Schedule management, Budget management

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