HVAC Mechanical Engineer

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies.  We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems.  Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This position will be located at NASA’s Langley Research Center.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The successful candidate will join the Maintenance Operations team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the Maintenance and Reliability supervisor. All work will be performed with a high standard of quality and professionalism. All safety policies and procedures must be followed.

Requirements

Mechanical Engineer with concentration in HVAC and refrigeration systems. HVAC Maintenance and Reliability Mechanical Engineer with a focus on maintenance and reliability.

Typical responsibilities include:

Application of RCM methodologies, analysis of repetitive equipment failures, estimation of maintenance costs and evaluation of alternatives, assessing the needs for equipment replacements and establish replacement programs when due, assessing required maintenance tools and skills required for efficient maintenance of equipment, review of designs for maintainability.

• Independently prepares (or directs others in the preparation of) criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports in the specific area of technical expertise.
• Selects and applies engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problem, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity.
• Reviews and evaluates the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of engineering tasks.
• Assist HVAC shop craftsmen with troubleshooting and repair work.

• Qualifications
  
  U.S. Citizenship is required. Prefer a BS degree in appropriate discipline and one (1) to two (2) years engineering experience is preferred, or MS degree from an ABET college or university.
  
  Essential Functions
  
  Work Environment:
  
  Office Environment (50%)
  
  Test Environment- May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, explosives, chemicals, and industrial facilities (50%)
  
  Travel between various facilities/test operations is required (5%)
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb, crawl, and lift up to 35 lbs. (25%)
  
  Equipment and Machines:
  
  Standard office equipment - PC, telephone, fax, etc. (50%)
  
  Safety and personal protective equipment (10%)
  
  
  
  Attendance:
  
  Regular attendance mandatory (100%)
  
  Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (20%)
  
  Other Essential Functions :
  
  
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • A valid driver’s license is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
  • Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
  • Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others.
  • Must be able to balance scope, schedule, and budget to ensure project success.
  • The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client.