Ordnance Coordinator, SR.

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As a member of a small team the Ordnance Coordinator will lead the New Glenn Mission Operations and Orbital Launch Site ordnance systems management as well as develop and execute ordnance operations for Mission Operations at the launch site. You will share in the teams impact on all aspects of Blue Origins Orbital Launch Site and requires strong drive attention to detail organization working long hours and the ability to multi-task. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities:

• Project Manager for New Glenn Mission Operation ordnance program
• Main focal for all Explosive Site Plan submissions for all sites
• Leads and manages the New Glenn Mission Operations Ordnance inventory
  • Maintains DOT CFR 49 & IATA Hazardous Material Shipping Certification
  • Tracks Ordnance Items from Supplier
  • Arranges Ordnance Delivery/Receipt
  • Maintains Master Ordnance List
  • Assigns Serial Numbers by Vehicle - FIFO
  • Schedules Service Life Testing (SLT)
  • Arranges Ordnance Shipments (Testing Offsite Work VAFB)
  • Coordinates Ordnance Receipt Storage & Delivery with Ordnance Services (Magazines)
  • Tracks ordnance lot status and testing
  • Monitors industry notifications for similar ordnance systems (e.g. GIDEP)
• Manage relevant assigned projects with responsibility for project planning development and change management input to budget development and updating clearly defining assigned project deliverables to the Mission Execution Manager.
• Coordinate assigned project daily business relationships and expectations in conjunction with overall Operations deliverables.
• Work with the Managers within Operations to support and provide input into the Strategy Master Schedules and Plans in order for Operations to achieve its goals.
• Provide strong leadership and support within the organization to always consider problem solving to Root Cause ensuring that we eliminate repeat issues.
• Develop ordnance operations training materials for inclusion into the Blue Learning Management System.
• Obtain State of Florida User License or Blasters Permit
• Support launch vehicle integration operations at the Orbital Launch Site as required.

Qualifications:

• 20 or more years of work experience with ordnance operations explosive site planning and inventory control
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present Blue Origin to our customers in both written and personal meeting scenarios
• Experience with developing and executing launch operations procedures
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (current Green Card holder)
• Must be able to pass a background investigation to gain access to Cape Canaveral AFS.
• Knowledge of BATF regulations
• The ability to work on own initiative and under pressure
• Experience working in a fast moving environment and be able to demonstrate good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company internally and externally in a highly professional and credible manner
• Able to work full time schedule overtime on-call nights weekends and holidays
• Experience working with the requirements of AFMAN 91-201 and DESR 6055.09-M
• Position requires: lifting (50lbs) climbing bending grasping sitting pulling pushing stooping stretching and carrying and standing for extended periods (8 hours min.)
• Able to work in harsh climate environment.
• 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.

Desired:

• Bachelor Degree in business supply chain management logistics or related field of study
• 8 or more years of Operations experience (Manufacturing Material Management and/or Engineering)
• 5 or more years in a Leadership Role responsible for Technical Products Project Cost & Schedule Performance
• Flexible to work varied shifts overtime weekends.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Experience with project management/scheduling experience (MS Project Primavera P6)
• Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Blue Origin offers a phenomenal work environment and awesome culture with competitive compensation benefits 401K and relocation.

Blue Origin is anequal opportunity addition to EEO being the law it is a policy that is fully consistent with Blues principles. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability or other protected status such as race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information pregnancy or age. Blue Origin prohibits any form of workplace harassment.

Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues 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 10001 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 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys 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

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust equality and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal state and local laws including the Washington Fair Chance Act the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights please see here.

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