Crawler and Transport Operations and Maintenance Lead

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Functional Lead for Crawlers, Transporters and Structures within the Ground Systems Support Operations and Maintenance organization at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida. The role leads a team of Collective Bargaining Agreement technicians who maintain and operate assets supporting Exploration Ground Systems, including the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System and Orion programs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of CBA technicians, build trusting relationships and give recognition and constructive feedback
• Conduct tailgate meetings with safety briefings and assign technicians to work crews for daily tasks
• Work with planners, schedulers, area integrators and flow management to optimize resources and productivity, and forecast overtime labor
• Maintain communication with customers and ensure work follows HSEPs, operating procedures and work authorization documents
• Ensure timely incident response, reporting and corrective actions
• Take part in pre-task briefings, review work orders and safe plans, assess PPE and author behavioral safety observation reports
• Monitor technician certifications and training, and support development of new ones
• Recognize strong performance, support continuous improvement and facilitate meetings between engineering, technicians, work control and customers

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent and 15 years of related experience
• Valid US driver's license
• Demonstrated experience leading represented operations and maintenance technicians, with knowledge of hazard assessment, OSHA requirements, working at heights and Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, and to travel, including to customer sites
• Physical readiness for climbing stairs, ladders and platforms, wearing PPE, and possible shift work and significant overtime including weekends

Required skills

• Planning and scheduling tools such as Maximo, Primavera and Solumina are desirable

What we offer

• Salary starting at $98,000, with final pay based on experience and qualifications
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement
• Pet insurance, employee stock purchase plan and tax-saving options
• Partial telework and flexible schedule options where available, and on-site amenities