At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will enhance the Crane Support Group (CSG), in all aspects of crane operations. Duties will include authoring lift plans for critical lifting operations including multiple cranes. In addition, this position will include, developing new overhead crane operators, lift directing, and executing standard lift activities daily. Candidate will have the ability to inspect and properly utilize rigging hardware, lifting slings, as well as maintain crane operator training records. You will be asked to support Production Services and Integration Managers as needed, per verbal directions, or written procedures to ensure all lifting operations are conducted safely. You will Interface with stake holders towards efficient scheduling and prioritization, based on organizational goals. You may occasionally Coordinate and communicate mobile crane requests and invoicing with the Crane Vendors.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Qualifications

• Must be willing to work any shift as needed to support activities
• Experience working within an aerospace, industrial, or manufacturing environment
• Experience handling launch vehicles across a range of vehicle subsystems including avionics, fluids, and mechanical.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.
• Able to coordinate activities between multiple groups, technical, engineering, and production
• Able to work safely on the floor in an aerospace production environment
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• 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.
• Ability to lift 50 LBS

Desired

• Broad/deep Crane Operations planning skill set
• Certified Lift director
• Certified Critical Lift Operator
• Advanced rigger
• Aerospace background with experience handling high value aerospace components.

Inclusivity StatementDon’t 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 a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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.
Export Control RegulationsApplicants 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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
BenefitsBenefits 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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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