Engineering Technical Specialist - Flight

BNH•San Marcos, TX

1d•$75,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technical Specialist supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract, at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. This Tech Spec will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. This role is intended to serve in an electrical systems engineering support capacity in the Propulsion Wind Tunnel facilities within the Flight Mission Area. The person selected for this role will work alongside electrical and mechanical systems engineers and plant operations engineers in the daily activities of maintaining plant infrastructure required to reliably provide plant availability and test conditions to the test cells.

Requirements

Two years of college or electrical/electrician training plus a minimum of 6 years relevant experience; At least one Industrial Electrician or related certification may substitute for education
Must be able to maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial electrical systems
Exhibits a working knowledge of the systems and equipment required to provide test conditions in the Propulsion Wind Tunnel complex of facilities
Demonstrated experience successfully building relationships with team across engineering & craft workforce
Multi-disciplinary experience (electrical engineering, mechanical systems, mechatronics, control systems, etc.) is a plus.
Ability to perform in a dynamic working environment with flexibility to meet mission demands
Strong organizational skills to track and facilitate progress on projects
Demonstrated proactiveness and initiative to drive to results
Exhibits strong level of technical curiosity and desire to seek understanding and interface with other engineering disciplines
Strong communication skills (including verbal and written)
Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Responsible for safe operations and maintenance of plant and/or test facilities
Evaluate systems such as large electric motors that drive huge air compressors, hydraulic pumps, electrical switchgear, over-current protection, transformers, PLCs, and/or solid state variable frequency systems by applying electrical engineering principles.
Respond when systems malfunction during a test, troubleshooting and directive corrective maintenance activities (or calling in the appropriate systems engineer for additional support), ensuring a timely return to service
Work with systems and reliability engineers to develop maintenance schedules based on condition and health of equipment and ensure supply of materials required to maintain equipment is available when needed to prevent equipment failures
Perform root cause failure analyses and other equipment performance analyses when systems or processes fail and recommend remedial actions
Conduct and write up system safety hazard analyses and write clear work instructions
Develop, document, and complete maintenance procedures, electrical systems operating procedures, sequence of operations, advanced troubleshooting, system optimization, and energy conservation
Update and maintain system documentation for systems of responsibility
Develop estimates for small improvement projects and test projects
Work with multiple organizations such as design engineering, planners, schedulers, craft supervisors, fabrication shops, DoD client, and other contractors
Assist skilled craft with troubleshooting and oversee their work; provide leadership and guidance
Communicate clearly and utilize various methods of communication
It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
Perform other related duties as required.