Senior Thermal Lab Operations Technician

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for Thermal Lab Operations Technicians to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The successful candidate will utilize complete knowledge of testing methods including: Cryogenics, vacuum technology, and cryogenic equipment operation. Supports a sequence of operations, plans, fabricates, sets up, troubleshoots, and performs test operations associated with thermal lab facility operations. Make real time test decisions of any deviation from the test plan to avoid systems damage, coordinate with appropriate stakeholders required before resuming, minimize test delays, and are responsible for accuracy, quality, and timely completion of moderately complex technical assignments

Position Responsibilities

Work with team to safely operate and maintain a process plant with multiple liquid and gaseous process flows at a wide range of temperatures and pressures in continuous operation 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Operate and maintain equipment including compressors, pumps, valves, mechanical couplings, instrumentation and controls.

Execute daily shift checks of equipment, monitor system data for trends, and identify and troubleshoot equipment issues

Work from operating and maintenance manuals, piping and instrumentation diagrams, procedures, specifications and oral/written instructions.

Respond to equipment and system alarms in accordance with standard and emergency operating procedures and instructions.

Adhere to facility safety rules and safety instructions. Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste generated during operation and maintenance activities

Support facility operations to verify the safety and functionality of test and servicing equipment.

Operate test and fabrication equipment such as hand and power tools, oscilloscopes, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps.

Develop and review equipment configuration changes and operational procedures to setup, assemble, verify, and troubleshoot the facility equipment in the lab. Assemble fixtures for unique test system requirements, performing real time fixture designs/modifications in order to meet test requirements.

Working knowledge of the repair or maintenance of these types of equipment

Configure, maintain, upgrade and operate basic and complex thermal vacuum systems with turbo-molecular pumps, mechanical roughing pumps, and multi-zone conditioned thermal systems, and operate lab equipment which have been equipped with local and remote-control operation. 

Perform helium leak rate measurements and analysis utilizing a leak detector or Residual Gas Analyzers (RGA) in order to determine the operational effectiveness of the test system.

Work under the direction of the Shift Leader for daily tasks and activities

Aid personnel in lower related job classifications.  Perform rework of the same nature and level of difficulty as described.  Perform incidental related duties as assigned or required.

Provide operational support to the Thermal Development Laboratory in support of Boeing company program objectives.

Have knowledge or insight into the operation of vacuum, cryogenic and facility equipment including leak detection equipment.

Communicate clearly and directly interface with Thermal Development Lab operations management, engineering, program partners and the test technicians.

Position requires overtime including daily, weekends, and holidays. There is also possibility of alternative work schedules to support the 7 days continuous operation

Reports Directly to the Thermal Development Lab (TDL), El Segundo Manager.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Security Clearance & Export Control Requirements:
 

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (An Interim and/or final U.S. Top-Secret Clearance Post Start is required.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

5 or more years of experience in related facility or lab environment or working with multiple liquid or gaseous process flows.

3 or more years of experience and working knowledge of repair and maintenance of pumps, valves, compressors, and mechanical systems.

Ability to lift 35 pounds, reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel, push, pull and climb ladders.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Preferred active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required) and/or SSBI/T5.

Preferred experience in operating and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.

Preferred experience in development, production and certification testing and/or qualification processes and procedures.

Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary Pay Range: $28.56 - $45.72

Applicants must apply before March 7th 2025 to be considered for this position

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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