Facilities Technician II / Senior Facilities Technician

Job Description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Facilities Technician II / Senior Facilities Technician to join their team at the new Space Structures Complex production facility in Middle River, MD. This role is part of the Neutron program and involves collaborating with the Facilities Maintenance Lead and Facilities Operations Team to impact Neutron’s production facility.

The Facilities Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining facility/HVAC equipment and systems, monitoring industrial air compressors, vacuum pumps, and cranes, and performing preventive maintenance procedures. They will also work with engineers to resolve issues, install new equipment, and support waste management tasks.

Rocket Lab offers employees company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, and free snacks/drinks onsite.

What this role involves:

• Troubleshoot and maintain facility/HVAC equipment and systems.
• Monitor and ensure that industrial air compressors, vacuum pumps, and cranes are operational.
• Perform facilities and process equipment operational and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Work with engineers to resolve issues or plan for acquiring/installing new equipment or systems.
• Install new facilities and process equipment.
• Assume a leadership role in training and supporting new technicians.
• Support waste management tasks.
• Monitor facility/HVAC systems and suggest modifications for improvement.
• Maintain facility data collection requirements and procedures.
• Identify nonconformance's when they occur and participate in finding solutions.
• Deploy the Quality Management System as it applies to the scope of work.
• Ensure facilities maintenance work follows safety standards, conforms to specifications, and that work orders are tracked and completed within budgeted guidelines.

Requirements for Technician II:

• 6+ years of experience in a highly regulated manufacturing/production environment.
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial and commercial HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and building support equipment.
• Certifications in gantry crane test and maintenance.
• Experience using a respirator.
• High School Diploma.

Requirements for Senior Technician:

• 12+ years of experience in a highly regulated manufacturing/production environment.
• High-level expertise in the maintenance and repair of industrial and commercial HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and building support equipment.
• Qualified Electrician, Plumber, or HVAC technician.
• Experience using a respirator.
• High School Diploma.

What Rocket Lab offers:

• Company equity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase program
• Free snacks/drinks onsite