Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Battery Management and Maintenance:

   • Operate, maintain, and repair aircraft nickel-cadmium, silver-zinc, and lead-acid batteries.
   • Manage and utilize government-provided battery equipment and charging systems for both aircraft and non-aircraft lead-acid batteries.
   • Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of all battery charging stations and National Instruments DAQ cards in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

2. Quality and Safety:

   • Assist with shop quality and facility safety configurations.
   • Ensure technical and safety provisions are in place for existing or future shops.
   • Follow all applicable NASA instructions and technical manuals to safely service all assigned batteries.

3. Data Management and Reporting:

   • Complete workbooks for all charging stations to ensure traceability.
   • Compile data for reporting usage frequency, maintenance cost, and obsolescence of laboratory equipment, tools, instruments, and batteries.
   • Maintain comprehensive computer and hard copy records on all equipment and batteries.

4. Process Improvement:

   • Review current processes and provide input for new techniques or equipment upgrades to enhance capability, reduce costs, and improve shop efficiency.

5. Coordination and Communication:

   • Coordinate with purchasing personnel to order, receive, serialize, and track non-aircraft lead-acid batteries.
   • Interface with NASA operations engineers and aircraft personnel to establish battery charging requirements and coordinate battery service and maintenance.

6. Training and Cross-

   Training:

   • Cross-train in other contract duties as needed.
   • Provide cross-training to new employees and coworkers as assigned.

7. Physical Requirements:

   • Stand for extended periods, stoop, bend, and lift batteries with assistance or lifting equipment.

8. Compliance:

   • Undergo and pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of aircraft battery and charging equipment electrical systems.
• Ability to participate in on-the-job training (OJT) or have four years of progressive experience in an aircraft battery lab.
• Familiarity with NASA instructions, aircraft technical manuals, and equipment manufacturer maintenance manuals.
• Strong data management skills, including maintaining detailed records and compiling reports.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to interface with engineers, purchasing personnel, and aircraft personnel.
• Ability to assist with quality and safety configurations in the shop.
• Physical ability to stand, stoop, bend, and lift batteries with assistance or lifting equipment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with National Instruments DAQ cards and calibration processes.
• Knowledge of safety and technical provisions for battery handling and maintenance.
• Experience in process improvement and cost reduction strategies.

Application Process:

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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