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Function: Engineering
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time
Pay Type: Exempt
Grade: 32-34
US Citizenship Required: Yes

This opportunity is being offered by National Aerospace Solutions, the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. National Aerospace Solutions is a limited liability company comprised of Bechtel National Inc. (as lead company) and Sierra Lobo Inc. with teaming Subcontractors nLogic Inc. and Chugach Federal Solutions Inc. AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states. Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization and an important national resource.

AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, ground, and flight test. Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.

Job Summary
Work as a member of the Reliability Engineering group in the Asset Health Assurance Branch. This group is responsible for development, and implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance/Preventive Maintenance (RCM/PM) Optimization program at AEDC. Implementation of this program includes influencing Asset Managers and Asset Owners to produce a conscientious shift to a proactive maintenance program through a failure mode driven maintenance strategy, best practice planning & scheduling, proper application of reliability engineering principles, and the increased use of condition monitoring technologies for all assets across AEDC. This position will work closely with system engineers and the reliability engineers in the Item Configuration Management group in AHA. It is a key part of developing a long-term reliability and maintenance program for AEDC.

Job Duties
Under the direction and supervision of a more senior engineer:

• Ultimate responsibility for the development, and implementation of RCM/PM Optimization program at AEDC; Implementation of this program includes influencing Asset Managers and Asset Owners to produce a conscientious shift to a proactive maintenance program through a failure mode driven maintenance strategy, best practice planning & scheduling, proper application of reliability engineering principles, and the increased use of condition monitoring technologies
• Conduct training on the RCM process
• Ensure RCM analysis on critical systems
• Rewrite or create new PM’s or other interventions based on RCM analysis results
• Evaluate equipment failures and maintenance records (OWAMS, E-Matrix, etc) for inefficiencies, trends, common failure modes, etc. for systemic root causes and for a proactive shift to Condition Based Maintenance
• Prepare quarterly reports (and others as necessary) for Air Force review
• Attend meetings with Mission Area Branch management and represent the RCM function
• Spearhead improving foundational data in Oracle WAM (hierarchy, BOM’s, coding, usage, etc.) as the RCM process is implemented across AEDC
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Asset Condition database as well as the integration of asset condition into the asset management strategy
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of an RCM business case database sufficient to establish the financial defense of proposed asset management strategy changes
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
• Performs other related duties as required

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited engineering college or university plus 0 to a minimum of 3 years engineering experience or an A.S. degree in an engineering, engineering technology, or industrial maintenance field with a minimum of 5 to 7 years’ progressive and relevant experience to include practical preventive maintenance and reliability experience.
• Current United States citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Reliability Centered Maintenance and/or Condition Based Maintenance coursework or training
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional—CMRP certification strongly preferred
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance

Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

NAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minority/Women/Veterans/Disabled (AA/EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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