Supervisor 2

Purpose and Scope: 

On the Kennedy Propellants and Life Support Services (KPLSS II) program on Kennedy Space Center (KSC) FL, supervise and direct activities of Propellant/Pneumatic mechanics on second shift performing the operational and maintenance requirements of the KPLSS II Propellants organization. Responsible for applicable contract requirements to include planning, staffing, training, inventory management, policy adherence and procedural direction.  Ensure compliance with Federal, State, NASA and Space Force regulations.  

Essential Responsibilities:

1. On second shift, plan and monitor Propellant/Pneumatic shop, field and office activities and methods.

2. Respond to inquiries, investigate, and resolve issues and technical concerns internally and with external customers.

3. Perform functional and safety analysis of maintenance and or operator training for equipment and processes.

4. Provide technical direction to mechanics, technicians, inspectors, contractors, and others in the operations, maintenance, repair, remanufacture, fabrication, troubleshooting, and removal from service of assigned contract systems and equipment assets.

5. Maintain required certifications and licenses to perform all required activities.

6. Interview, hire, train, schedule, assign, instruct, and monitor the work of Propellant/Pneumatic Mechanics engaged in operations, maintenance, data collection, data entry and documentation.

7. Ensure response to emergencies and other immediate situations is effectively accomplished by staff and provide direction for such activities.

8. Status, monitor, report, and control the operational use of assigned systems including compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, ASME, SF, and NASA regulations.

9. Ensure all Propellant/Pneumatic activities are performed safely including activation, modification, and daily operations and maintenance.

10. Plan and report on staffing, training equipment, supplies and other resource requirements to meet changing contractual, program and regulatory requirements.

11. Interpret and apply company policy and carry out disciplinary procedures when required.

12. Determines and ensures work procedures, work procedure compliance, prepares and assists in work schedules development and work document closure in the KPLSS II Work Management System.

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Associate's degree in a technical discipline or college level supervisory courses, plus four years' experience in Propellant/Pneumatic, propellants or a related field including one year of assigning and checking the work of others; or equivalent years of experience in leading or supervising operations and maintenance activities. Ability to work on second shift, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  A driver's license is required to independently travel onto and around KSC property. Must retain driver license and able to be trained to operate vehicles up to one ton general purpose, and 6000-pound forklift. U.S. citizenship is required for unescorted access to assigned work areas. Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). If required, must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualification:  Commercial Driver License (CDL). Local candidates. No relocation allowance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

While on second shift, performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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