Bastion Technologies, Inc.
Department: JETS II
Employment Type: Full Time
The Section Manager - Technical, Maintenance and Operations will support the JETS II contract in Houston, TX.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the Technical, Maintenance, and Operations Section, ensuring the operational readiness of space environment simulation facilities. The primary goal is to exceed customer expectations for support from the NASA Crew and Thermal Systems Division (CTSD/EC), with measurable outcomes in facility availability and service delivery.
- Administer and help optimize daily operations of two supervisors leading 60+ employees, across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, calibration, data system, and altitude test technicians.
- Manage section budgets for personnel, calibration programs, and equipment with a focus on resource optimization. Actively participate in the leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and forecasting to align resource allocation with organizational priorities and performance metrics.
- Mitigate operational risks by identifying potential hazards and implementing strategies that ensure project and mission success. The goal is to minimize downtime and prevent mission-critical failures.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, successfully advocating for and implementing new methodologies and technologies that demonstrably enhance operational efficiency and quality. This includes leading initiatives that achieve measurable cost savings.
- Provide comprehensive people management, including all hiring, onboarding, and performance management tasks, to ensure high team performance. Ensure full compliance with EEO and CBA policies while also reviewing and approving all timecards and leave requests.
- Promote and sustain a robust safety culture by actively engaging in HSE activities. This involves coaching and mentoring employees, especially new hires, to achieve and maintain a high standard of safety practices and reduce incidents.
- Act as the primary point of contact for EC Division leadership, effectively managing additional tasks and needs to ensure organizational goals and objectives are consistently met.
- Lead root cause analysis investigations for all quality and safety escapes, ensuring timely identification of contributing factors and implementation of effective corrective actions.
- Oversee and review safety engineering deliverables, including hazard analyses, to ensure compliance and completeness for all tests conducted within the facility.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED:
This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). 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.
- This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Must have 5+ years of recent work experience in a management or supervisory role, with demonstrated expertise in employee coordination, resource forecasting, and team leadership.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and leading large, diverse teams of technical staff.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in facility and manufacturing oversight.
- High degree of autonomy with the ability to manage priorities and work independently.
- Comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to enforce, safety and health regulations, standards, and best practices in the workplace.
- Strong knowledge of safety and health standards with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation with proven ability to assess and manage potential hazards in a dynamic workplace.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the capacity to effectively manage multiple, complex tasks simultaneously.
DESIRED:
- Established familiarity with JSC's organizational structure, protocols, and workflows.
- Possesses in-depth knowledge and ensures strict adherence to all relevant safety regulations
- Background in environmental testing, preferably with prior involvement in the Crew and Thermal Systems Division (CTSD) at JSC.
- Demonstrated experience with test chamber operations and spaceflight hardware.
- Prior experience conducting tests involving human subjects.
- Experience in facilities management, including proficiency with JSC's reporting and work order systems.
- Capability to address and manage challenges within a Thermal Vacuum Testing facility.
- Experience with Microsoft Project.
- Previous leadership or management experience operating NASA JSC's EA test facilities.
- Prior experience collaborating with employees under a Union or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
- Familiarity with the physical and medical standards of JSC's clinic, particularly regarding the workforce certification process.
WORK LOCATION:
- This position is located on-site. Full-time presence at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) is required.
- This position offers a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off.
- This position may require some travel.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:
All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:
All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.
STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
- Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
- Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
- Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
- Must be organized with good time management skills.
- Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
- Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time).
- May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
- Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
- Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
BASTION BENEFITS:
Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.
ABOUT BASTION:
Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.
WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:
At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Bastion participates in e-Verify.
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