Shift Leader, Test Ops

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It provides centralized support to business units with a focus on the design, build, and maintenance of ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Work with Test Stand Manager to plan the daily schedule given the two-week forecast.
• Attend the pre-shift briefing, provide inputs, and align skills to complete daily tasks.
• Reschedule or plan for recovery of items not completed in the daily assignment.
• Delegate the daily tasks to technicians given their experience and technical levels.
• Ensure test stand is staffed for daily operations.
• Perform beginning, middle, and end of shift stand walk-downs.
• Maintain FOD and Tool Control at the test stand.
• Keep the test stand clean, organized, and presentable.
• Provide guidance to technicians on the test facility construction, activation, and its safe operation.
• Administer administrative duties such as approving timecards, tracking time, and personnel scheduling.
• Support and provide continued training and skills development for team members.
• Work with engineers for improvements and enhanced test methods and development.
• Safely work around cryogens, hazardous chemicals, and high-pressure systems.
• Ensure safe Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) operations at the test facility.
• Monitor team purchases for budget management.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to oversee and work directly with engineers and technicians.
• 7+ years of experience with rocket engine testing, aerospace test facility operations, or launch vehicle operations.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to the test team’s culture.
• Highly proficient in instrumentation and controls and/or mechanical fluid systems including low, medium, or high-pressure gaseous and cryogenic applications.
• Sound working knowledge of test stands and developmental aerospace article testing.
• Experience in build, fabrication, or alterations of test stands and defining needed tooling and components.
• Ability to closely follow P&ID drawings and place components.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and on outdoor industrial installations.
• Proficient computer skills and MS Office.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in propulsion test facilities and/or oil and gas operations.
• 5+ years as a lead person or supervisor.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Broad scheduling and planning skillset.
• Proven track record to drive complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Two year technical or AS degree.
• A continuous improvement mentality with the ability to recommend solutions to help develop effective maintenance, integration, and testing procedures.

Benefits

• 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%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.