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Form of workWe are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.
The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.
The Safety Technician will perform a variety of safety operations tasks in support of the Consolidated Operations Management Engineering & Test (COMET) contract at Kennedy Space Center. Coordinates and conducts site safety and health assessments and reviews pertaining to programs, ground support equipment, facility, and operations. This position will support hazardous operations at KSC facilities including but not limited to cryogenic, hypergolic, explosive, high pressure, toxic, working at heights, and asphyxiation hazards.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Interprets federal, NASA and JSOG safety requirements and regulations, as they apply to COMET operations, and implements policies and procedures to ensure that these operations remain compliant.
Investigates and provides technical solutions to compliance problems or questions/concerns received from within JSOG, from NASA, government regulatory agencies, etc. that are consistent with organizational objectives.
Interacts with customers to resolve safety health and environmental issues.
Tracks, monitors, and reports on safety operations across internal customer groups.
Reviews and approves Work Authorization Documents.
Provides oversight of compliance with safety health and environmental requirements and company policy.
Works with operations to ensure workplace conditions comply with all applicable federal, NASA and state occupational safety and health standards.
Assists the SH&E office in the development of strategic planning activities to ensure that TOSC has identified an attainable path of improvement for safety and health, lessons learned, mission success and risk identification/reduction in support of flight/ground hardware and mission assurance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities
While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:
Child Development Center
Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
Credit Union
Fitness Center
Barbershop
NASA Exchanges
Flexible Schedule and Telework
At Jacobs, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, Jacobs offers partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department's demands and needs.
High school diploma or equivalent. Some relevant experience desirable.
Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Job Requirements
Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint.
Excellent problem solving, written and verbal communications, and customer interface skills.
Basic understanding and broad application of occupational safety and health regulations, standards, principles, theories, and techniques.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects without missing deadlines or sacrificing accuracy.
Must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and be able to work independently or with minimal supervision.
Ability to wear PPE such as fall protection, respirators, splash garments, and hearing protection.
If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary.
Physical Requirements
Will be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.
Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.
Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.
Work Environment
Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, is required to access various locations on the facility.
Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.
Equipment and Machines
Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
Variety of equipment used in testing.
Attendance
Full-time work hours.
Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
Must be dependable and punctual.
Shift work may be required.
Other Essential Functions
Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Must comply with all "drug free workplace" requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
Government security clearance may be required in the future.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
