Mechanical Technician Certified (Union)

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you become part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We foster an incredibly talented team spanning the globe in hundreds of fields—each member proud to serve our country with first-class business services while making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. We empower employees through competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and truthful communication.

About the role

Nova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking a Certified Mechanical Technician to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and install mechanical equipment and systems supporting NASA facilities and operations. This position performs preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, adjust, repair, clean, and service machinery.
• Diagnose equipment defects through inspection or disassembly and examination of moving parts and mechanical components.
• Tighten, loosen, set, and adjust gears, guides, rollers, pinions, and other mechanical components.
• Remove defective parts and repair or replace them as required.
• Overhaul, install, and align pumps, motors, and mechanical drives.
• Perform mechanical inspections, adjustments, and repairs to hoists, monorail cranes, derricks, and elevators.
• Service, repair, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Assist with or complete work in other craft areas as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform quality work within established deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Work independently while communicating and coordinating effectively with supervisors, coworkers, customers, suppliers, and other organizations.
• Perform duties in a timely and cost-effective manner while coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate initiative, problem-solving skills, and effective written and oral communication.
• Work safely, assist in identifying and mitigating hazardous conditions, and help maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
• Contribute to the successful completion of project initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with successful completion of a related vocational program. Five (5) years of directly related experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• Must be licensed by the State of Mississippi in the area of backflow prevention or certified as a drum watcher for derrick operations.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain the required NASA badge.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Good organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work with computers.
• Ability to work independently while following detailed instructions.
• Ability to interface with personnel at all organizational levels in a multicultural, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior knowledge of a NASA site or experience working on government installations.

Working Conditions

• Physical effort involving average standing, sitting, walking, or detail work.
• Occasional risk of injury due to hazards.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Dexterity to operate office equipment as required by the position.
• Walk six hours per day.
• Bend and stoop six hours per day.
• Work overhead with minimum 20-pound load.
• Push and pull frequently throughout the day.
• Walk up/downstairs frequently.
• Stand seven hours per day.
• Climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Wear PPE gear six hours continuously (steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves).
• Tolerate extreme cold/heat for three hours continuously.