Sr. Operations Engineer - Lifting, Rigging, And Handling

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is a part of the Test & Flight Operations team, providing centralized support to business units with a focus on the design, build, and maintenance of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will be working with multiple Operations groups that support Launch Vehicle processing at Blue Origin's new launch site at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of hoisting large equipment, vehicle stages, and other components requiring critical and standard lift plans. The work will involve authoring Critical and Standard Lift plans and assisting in the execution, loading/unloading operations, load share and sling tension calculations, rigging, load monitoring, and process documentation. We put a strong emphasis on teamwork, coordination, and service to support all Blue Origin team needs.

Additional responsibilities include leading crane operations and personnel effectively, be able to make decisions quickly during hazardous crane operations that keep our workforce personnel SAFE and our hardware safe, as well as mentoring Crane operators/Lift directors, and rigging operations personnel before, during and after hoisting operations. The majority of the work will be on 1st shift but candidate shall be able to surge to off-shifts and weekends depending on launch schedule. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work directly with the Ground and Flight Operations Engineers to author, plan and complete lifting operations for both Critical Lift Operations and Standard Lift Operations.

• Responsible to verify that all work is being performed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with ASME and OSHA lifting and handling standards.

• Efficiently and safely carry out Lifting and Handling operations of any size loads. This could include lifting, installing, rigging, and weighing of any size loads.

• Complete the Lifting operation with a safety-minded approach to identify and eliminate potential injuries and accidents.

• Support assembly and disassembly of Critical rigging configurations of GSE and flight hardware. Also support Standard Lifting operations requests for unique or complex operations that do not fall under the Critical Lift requirements.

• Perform pre-mission dry runs to ensure functionality and operational readiness of Lifting and Handling Crane operations.

• Understand functionality and use of multiple types of cranes, including Overhead, mobile hydraulic boom, and mobile lattice boom.

• We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, and commitment to safety and quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering

• 7+ years of experience with cranes, rigging, and Hydraulic Platform Transporter operations

• Familiar with applicable ASME B30 and associated standards, such as BTH-1, P30, and HST standards.

• Well versed in reading and understand engineering drawings, ASME, OSHA, Air Force and NASA Standards as required to ensure that GSE/PSE and mass properties provided are adequate for the specific lifting and handling operation.

• Ability to determine Mass Properties and calculate the Center of Gravity of GSE/PSE and flight hardware.

• Ability to determine sling tensions for the overall hoisting operation.

• Ability to generate specific detail list of rigging hardware for any Lifting and handling operation when using a crane.

• Ability to apply unique rigging configurations and sling/hardware combinations to lift vehicle and GSE components in non-ideal situations.

• Ability to generate and edit lift plan diagrams using software as an aid.

• Experience with hydraulic platform transport load simulations including axle load analysis, stability calculations, 3-point or 4-point suspensions, and axle load compensation on gradients or ramps

• Demonstrate a Safety Oriented approach to crane and transportation operations, reducing risk of potential injuries and accidents

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in lifting, rigging, and moving GSE/PSE and Flight hardware.

• Experience developing procedures for testing, checkout, commissioning and maintenance of equipment & tooling

• Mechanical Design experience using CAD and FEA-based analysis software

• Experience in designing items to be lifted and lift point design.

• Experience with PTC Creo / CATIA / Windchill

• Ability to travel periodically

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include: 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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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