GSS Operations and Maintenance, 2nd Shift Lead

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Functional Lead for the second shift within the Ground Systems Support Operations and Maintenance organization at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The team maintains and operates assets supporting Exploration Ground Systems, the International Space Station and Launch Services Processing. The position is full-time, with possible overtime including weekends and occasional shift work.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of technicians across three departments, building relationships based on trust and integrity
• Hold 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
• Forecast overtime labor and coordinate with customers
• Ensure work follows HSEPs, operating procedures and work authorization documents, and handle incidents promptly
• Take part in pre-task briefings, review work orders and safe plans, assess PPE and write behavioral safety observation reports
• Monitor technician certifications and training, and support continuous improvement
• Facilitate meetings between engineering, technicians, work control and customers

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent and 15 years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience leading operations and maintenance technicians, with knowledge of hazard assessment, OSHA requirements, working at heights and collective bargaining agreements
• Valid US driver's license
• Ability to climb stairs, walk on uneven terrain, climb ladders and platforms, and work inside and outside a hazardous testing facility
• Ability to travel daily on site and occasionally to customer locations, including by air
• Dependable, punctual, and able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally

Required skills

• Desirable: planning and scheduling tools such as Maximo, Primavera and Solumina

What we offer

• Salary starting at $98,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, pet insurance
• Possible partial telework and flexible schedule, and on-site amenities