Sr. Equipment Reliability Technician at Blue Origin Personnel, LLC — Huntsville, AL

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Team and Job Summary

As a Sr. Equipment Reliability Technician at our Huntsville, Alabama facility, you will play a crucial role in the Maintenance department. This position is responsible for a variety of administrative and technical tasks aimed at ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our equipment. Your work will directly support the onboarding of new equipment, the development of preventative maintenance work instructions, and the identification of critical spare parts. We are looking for a proactive individual with a strong understanding of maintenance systems and hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment.

Special Mentions

• Travel: No travel is required for this position.
• Shift: This position is for A-Shift.
• Security Clearance: A security clearance is not required for this role.

• Data Analysis & Improvement:
• Analyze downtime, delays, rework, and nonconformances to identify high-risk processes and recurring issues.
• Identify key data to be collected for monitoring equipment health and analyze that data to identify trends and predict failures.
• Lead or support root cause and corrective action investigations, from immediate containment through systemic fixes and verification.
• Build simple tracking and visibility tools to monitor reliability performance and guide priorities.
• Process & Equipment Management:
• Develop, refine, and standardize procedures, work instructions, checkouts, and maintenance plans to stabilize execution and reduce variability.
• Support commissioning and early-use stabilization of new tools and equipment.
• Oversee the onboarding of new equipment, ensuring it is integrated smoothly into our maintenance systems.
• Utilize and maintain the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Identify and catalog spare parts required for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Collaboration & Engagement:
• Partner with design, manufacturing/integration engineering, Quality, and Operations to design and implement improvements in process, tooling, and equipment.
• Spend significant time on the floor observing operations, engaging with stakeholders, and closing the loop on changes.
• Provide hands-on technical support for equipment as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field.
• A minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience interacting with databases, identifying data for collection, and performing data analysis.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies and data collection systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working with CNC equipment.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or similar certification.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Culture Statement

Export Control Regulations

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity