Space Flight Operations Facility Manager

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Bizzell is seeking a Space Flight Operations Facility Manager (SFOF) who will be responsible for managing the operation of personnel, materials, finances, subcontractors at NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) /Facilities Maintenance and Operations Support Services contract, located in Pasadena, CA. This position will require the SFOF Manager to provide SFOF support during business and non-core hours. This career opportunity is contingent upon the contract award. To be considered for this position, it may require a signed letter of intent.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Represent Bizzell’s SFOF group at meetings with NASA JBL officials and personnel.

• Direct oversight in interacting with the JPL customer and providing first level of SFOF, BMS and mechanical issues support during business and non-core hours at NASA JPL facilities.

• Supports the SFOF team in providing 365 days per year, 24 hours/7 days per week site-wide coverage for after-hours trouble calls in providing “first responder” assistance.

• Work closely with other Program Manager, Operations Manager, Maintenance Manager, SFOF Manager Leads, as required to address emergency situations. To handle emergencies during non-core hours, which are beyond the capabilities of on-site staff, the SFOF Manager will coordinate additional staff support and resource requirements through BAS/PCC Operator.

• Provide onboarding and training curriculums for new and existing staff.

• Supervise and coordinate the work schedules of 10 SFOF Stationary Engineers.

• Ensures the Stationary Engineer Power Control Center Operators and Rovers are addressing Building Automation Systems alarms, all critical B230 and B264 equipment issues.

• Responsible for ensuring the day-to-day preventive maintenance and operational accountability for B230, and B264 are performed on time and meets contract deliverables.

• Ensures SFOF Building Automation System/Power Control Console Operator are initiating flash reports for all facility infrastructure interruptions and critical equipment breakdowns.

• In absence of the EGS Electrical Engineering Manager, SFOF Manager will serve as back up and primary point of contact for scheduling 16.5 KV distribution coordination, preventive maintenance, and outages.

• Provides field updates to Bizzell’s management team and NASA JPL officials when facility infrastructure is restored, or critical repairs are made.

• Oversee annual reviews and revisions of SFOF operating procedures. Recommend operational improvements and communication systems.

• Ensures that Bizzell’s SFOF team maintains accurate plant operations logbooks which document daily rounds in NASA JBL buildings 230 and 264.

Education and Experience:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a federal government clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, or equivalent field required.

• Certified Safety Professional or Industrial Hygienist.

• 15 years of experience with power/UPS distribution systems for critical facilities.

• Demonstrated experience in Electrical Engineering, HVAC, and Building Management Systems.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete work assignments in a timely manner.

This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position, nor will these requirements be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations.

Equal Opportunities:

Bizzell is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.