LDE Recertification Technician

Peraton Space Technology Services (STS) is the prime contractor on the Environmental Test and Integration Services III (ETIS III) contract at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).  We support the GSFC Engineering and Technology Directorate’s Mechanical Systems Division in Greenbelt, Maryland. We provide facility operations and maintenance as well as integration and testing to support spaceflight hardware development. 

The GSFC Environmental Test and Integration Facilities ensure spacecraft and flight experiments will withstand the rigors of launch and will operate properly in the space environment. In addition to operations, these technical facilities have on-going goals of advancing the state-of-the-art in the development of improved space flight systems.

The GSFC Environmental Test and Integration Facilities are one of the most complete and comprehensive space hardware test complexes within the United States Government.

Candidate Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Performs periodic audits of LDE rigging hardware and updates the LQMS database as required.
• Conducts certification activities of rigging hardware, including but not limited to, visual inspections, pull/load testing, and/or non-destructive examination per industry and NASA lifting standards.
• Supports overhead crane and other Code 549-owned lift inspections and preventative maintenance under the purview of a qualified inspector on an as-needed basis.
• Identify potential issues and develops detailed anomaly reports to ETIS III management.
• Accurately documents inspection findings and prepares reports in LQMS in a timely manner outlining the results of inspections, including necessary repairs or maintenance.
• Collaborates with maintenance and other LDE recertification personnel to address identified anomalies and ensures equipment is safe for operation.
• Must be able to perform corrective and preventative maintenance of overhead cranes, MEWP, and other types of LDE equipment as necessary.
• Maintains a working knowledge of industry and NASA regulations and standards related to crane and lifting operations.
• Ability to work safely, follow workplace directives and conduct quality and safety inspections. Must understand and follow posted work procedures.
• Must be capable of working independently and in a high-pressure environment.
• Ensure all work adheres to industry, NASA, and GSFC requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• High School or GED and ten years of experience
• The candidate must have an active crane operator license and a minimum of 10 years of operating experience
• The candidate must have an active MEWP license and a minimum of 10 years of operating experience
• An industry-recognized crane inspector certification (i.e. crane institute or NCCCO) is required or must be obtained within three (3) months of hire date.
• The candidate must have the ability to pass a physical examination
• The candidate shall be familiar with common types of software applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft office and have familiarity with different types of common office devices.

Desired Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of ASME B30.2, ASME B30.16, ASME B30.17, ASME B30.21, ASME B30.26 ASME B30.9 and CMAA Specifications 70, 74, and 78.