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Jacobs Facility Coordinator/Safety Head in Hampton, Virginia

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This position serves as the principal contact for the Computerized Research Facility (CRF) and all facility related matters. The CRF is a major data center for the center, and its operation is critical to many space missions.

Typical facility related responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintenance oversight, procedures, inspections, and annual training concerning the facility infrastructure as well as electrical or mechanical machinery installed into the facility.

The equipment can include specialized electrical power distribution, HVAC equipment, chill water systems, the computer data center, backup generators, and cooling towers. The data center facility includes the power and cooling infrastructure to support racks of computer equipment.

Facility Coordinator:

  • Use working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems listed above to provide an initial assessment of issues in the facility.

  • Must be able read and interpret blueprints and working drawings as serve as an approval source for changes made to these drawings.

  • Discrepancies and equipment failures are coordinated with responsible parties for repair or adjustment.

  • Maintain electrical Lockout/Tag out procedures, log, and tags for the facility as well as other facility documentation known as a Facility Resume.

Facility Safety Head:

Principal contact for all facility safety related matters and ensuring the safety of any facility operations.

Includes overseeing -

  • Safe conduct of maintenance activities

  • Facility specific safety procedures

  • Inspections

  • Periodic and annual safety training

  • Compliance with applicable customer safety requirements.

Customer Interaction -

  • Interface frequently with building occupants and customer organizational management.

  • Must be customer friendly and able to withstand a stressful environment.

  • Work closely daily with building occupants to provide a familiar face and instill confidence that their issues are being addressed in a timely and efficient way.

Reporting -

  • Provides customer organization with weekly reports and outstanding facility concerns that may impact their Research. Examples are new projects being worked, status of maintenance repairs, etc.

Here’s what you’ll need :

U.S. Citizenship required. Two (2) years of college with courses in engineering or associated disciplines such as facilities or maintenance preferred, and six (6) years of related experience. Additional relevant education may be substituted for a portion of the experience. Must be able to maintain a security clearance.

Position requires comprehensive knowledge of programs gained through long and varied work experience in field of specialty.

· Current U.S. Driver’s License

· Knowledge of MAXIMO or other (Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)), research ability using the Internet, manufacturer and other sources are desired.

· Ability to develop and manipulate MS Excel spreadsheets or equivalent. Experience with MS Project preferred.

· Demonstrated experience working with or managing electrical, computer data centers, and mechanical systems and HVAC knowledge preferred.

· Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and written with effective use of visual aids. Should be able to use computing technology for problem analysis and solution.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Industrial Shop Environment (50%) - May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, explosives, chemicals, and industrial facilities. (35%). Travel between various facilities/test operations is required and may bring exposure to potentially hazardous equipment operation. (15%)

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. (10%) Limited time spent on active construction sites. Must be physically capable of walking and climbing over rough terrain and working at elevated heights and confined spaces. Construction sites are commonly areas of high noise levels due to construction equipment and facility test operations. (10%) Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment - PC, telephone, copier fax etc.

Software - Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Microsoft Project.

Safety and Personal Protective Equipment.

Attendance

Regular attendance mandatory (100%)

Occasional Overtime/work outside normal schedule required. Respond on provided cell phone during and after working hours and on weekends to emergency notifications and equipment issues or failures. (10%)

Travel required (<5%)

Other Essential Functions

U.S. Citizenship required. 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 insure project success. The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required.

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