Section Manager - Technical, Maintenance and Operations (BT-25143)

Section Manager - Technical, Maintenance and Operations

The Section Manager - Technical, Maintenance and Operations will support the JETS II contract in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the Technical, Maintenance, and Operations Section, ensuring the operational readiness of space environment simulation facilities. The primary goal is to exceed customer expectations for support from the NASA Crew and Thermal Systems Division (CTSD / EC), with measurable outcomes in facility availability and service delivery.
• Administer and help optimize daily operations of two supervisors leading 60+ employees, across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, calibration, data system, and altitude test technicians.
• Manage section budgets for personnel, calibration programs, and equipment with a focus on resource optimization. Actively participate in the leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and forecasting to align resource allocation with organizational priorities and performance metrics.
• Mitigate operational risks by identifying potential hazards and implementing strategies that ensure project and mission success. The goal is to minimize downtime and prevent mission-critical failures.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, successfully advocating for and implementing new methodologies and technologies that demonstrably enhance operational efficiency and quality. This includes leading initiatives that achieve measurable cost savings.
• Provide comprehensive people management, including all hiring, onboarding, and performance management tasks, to ensure high team performance. Ensure full compliance with EEO and CBA policies while also reviewing and approving all timecards and leave requests.
• Promote and sustain a robust safety culture by actively engaging in HSE activities. This involves coaching and mentoring employees, especially new hires, to achieve and maintain a high standard of safety practices and reduce incidents.
• Act as the primary point of contact for EC Division leadership, effectively managing additional tasks and needs to ensure organizational goals and objectives are consistently met.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations for all quality and safety escapes, ensuring timely identification of contributing factors and implementation of effective corrective actions.
• Oversee and review safety engineering deliverables, including hazard analyses, to ensure compliance and completeness for all tests conducted within the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required :

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Desired :

Work Location :

Background Investigations Required :

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification / check process.

Drug and Alcohol Screening Required :

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

Standard Bastion Requirements :

Bastion Benefits :

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

About Bastion :

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

Workplace Excellence :

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

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