NASA JPL Space Flight Operations Facility (SFOF) Manager

About Bizzell US:

Bizzell US (Bizzell) is a HUBZone-certified consulting strategy investment and technology firm that designs innovative solutions to help build healthy secure connected and sustainable communities in our nation and around the world. Bizzell leverages the combined experience of our diverse subject matter experts to develop data-driven research-informed answers to the worlds most complex challenges ensuring our clients achieve their vision and goals through innovative solutions.

Bizzells multiple-disciplinary team of experts brings decades of providing quality technical and subject matter expertise across multiple areas including health solutions workforce innovation global programs managed services and facilities management. Our expert staff and consultants successfully engage with Federal state local and international governments to help them leverage their data in order to improve outcomes for the lives of residents. We accomplish this goal by working directly with our clients assisting them with problem-solving solutions.

Bizzell provides customized professional and technical solutions and has a platform that stands at the forefront of Facilities Maintenance and Operations (M&O) merging advanced technology with strategic consulting to revolutionize facility management. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced through our comprehensive M&O services ensuring that your facilities are not only efficient and reliable but also pioneering in sustainability and security. Catering to a broad spectrum of clients in both the government and private sectors Bizzell provides comprehensive services and specializes in managing large-scale operations and fostering connected communities as demonstrated by our successful oversight of federal facilities across various states.

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Job Summary:

Bizzell US has an immediate need for a Space Flight Operations Facility (SFOF) Manager to support our client JPL in Pasadena CA. The project is approx. 3 million SF with more than 200 buildings on campus. The SFOF Manager must be skilled with Building Management Systems (BMS) and have hands-on HVAC / Electrical experience. During non-core hours the SFOF Manager will interact with JPL customers when there are BMS electrical and mechanical issues on the JPL site. The JPL facility operates 24 / 7 / 365 days a year. The SFOF Manager will provide additional SFOF support and be available during the non-core business hours. The SFOF Manager will have complete Maintenance and Operational accountability for the SFOF and SFOF Support buildings) along with 10 Stationary Engineers. The SFOF Manager shall be responsible for the reliability maintainability oversight and compliance of complex electrical infrastructure ranging from low-voltage systems to critical high-voltage substations.

Responsibilities:

• Provides the 1st level oversight of Bizzells SFOF support group.
• Supports the team regarding Bizzells 24 /7/365 site-wide after-hours trouble call first responder requirement.
• Directly supervises 10 SFOF Stationary Engineers spread across three shifts 7 days a week.
• Responsible for onboarding and training curriculums for all existing and new staff.
• Responsible for SFOF local operating procedures including the annual review and revisions.
• Acts as backup for Bizzells Electrical Engineering Manager and could be (at times) the primary point for scheduling 16.5 KV distribution coordination preventative maintenance and outages.
• Complete responsibility for all electrical (UPS PDU switchgear generators ATS 16.5 kV substations etc.) and mechanical equipment outages and preventive maintenance for the SFOF and SFOF Support buildings.
• Responsible for timely close out of all SFOF Nonconformance Reports Root Cause Failure Analysis Near Misses and Corrective Action Requests.
• Responsible for representing the Bizzell SFOF group at necessary meetings with JPL (Jet Propulsion Lab) personnel.
• Ensures day-to-day preventive maintenance and repairs for the SFOF and SFOF Support buildings are timely and meet all JPL contract deliverables per NASA-approved directives policies and current local/national codes (NFPA70 NETA CEC/NEC etc.).
• Ensures the SFOF Team maintains plant operations logs and performs daily and weekly rounds in SFOF and SFOF Support buildings.
• Supports and ensures that the SFOF BAS / PCC (Power Control Console) Operator initiates Flash Reports for all critical equipment breakdowns and Facility Infrastructure interruptions. Provide field updates to Bizzell Management and JPL key customers when necessary repairs are made or when Facility Infrastructure is restored.
• Ensures the Stationary Engineer (PCC Operators and Rovers) addresses all critical equipment issues and BAS alarms.
• Coordinate additional staffing/resource requirements through the BAS / PCC Operator on-site (during non-core hours) to handle emergencies beyond the capabilities of on-site staff.
• May also be required to interface directly with other Managers / Supervisors (e.g. Program Manager Operations Manager Maintenance Manager SFOF Manager / Supervisor and Leads) as required to address emergency situations.
• Recommend operational improvements and communicate system events to the SFOF Supervisor regarding the condition of the SFOF and SFOF Support buildings during core hours. Work with the M&O group to provide vendor quotes and information on ordering material.

Benefits:

Bizzell offers a wide range of benefits including career development opportunities short- and long-term disability and life insurance and a 401(k) program with employer match up to 3%.

• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits
• FSA & HSA (Medical Dependent Care Commuter)
• Company-paid Basic Life Short- and Long-term Disability
• Guardian and AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays

Key Qualifications:

• Related certification(s) from an accredited institution or technical trade school.
• Must have experience with managing Medium and High Voltage Power Distribution.
• Must have experience developing MOP (Method of Procedure) and/or Switching Order development.
• Must possess knowledge of operation maintenance practices procedures work methods materials equipment and tools to operate and maintain the systems.
• Must know computer operations and applications pertinent to their field (CMMS Microsoft applications and email).
• Strong interpersonal skills and good customer service skills.
• Ability to read and write in the English Language.
• Valid CA drivers license.
• Must be able to multi-task be organized pay attention to detail be dependable and be a team player.
• Flexibility to work alternate schedules as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to meet customer-critical missions.

Education and Experience:

• Electrical Engineering Degree is required.
• Minimum of 10 years experience with managing technicians.
• Experience with operating and monitoring Power Control Systems for Emergency Power
• Five years equivalent working experience is required with a demonstrated understanding of electrical HVAC plumbing and mechanical systems.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that they will be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations.

Equal Opportunity:

Bizzell is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.