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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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

Title: Senior Facilities HVAC Technician

Location: Kent, WA

Blue Origin, LLC is a privately owned aerospace company developing technologies that will establish an enduring human presence in space. We are seeking Sr. Facilities HVAC Technician to join our team of coordinators, planners, and technicians. This team is chartered with evaluating customer requirements, effectively planning and supporting facility occupancy and ongoing changes to building envelopes. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight. Highly motivated individuals interested in space development are invited to apply.

Description:

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will share responsibilities for maintaining HVAC systems, cryogenic gas distribution infrastructure, facilities equipment, and associated systems. This team is chartered with planning and performing preventive and corrective maintenance, unplanned servicing of facility systems, and supporting manufacturing environments. As a senior-level team member, you will serve as a subject matter expert and drive continuous improvement across our mechanical and cryogenic systems. This position will directly impact on the history of space exploration, requiring your dedication, commitment, and detailed attention toward Blue Origin's safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair commercial and industrial HVAC systems, including humidifiers, boilers, rooftop units, air handling units, VFDs, and split systems.
• Operate, maintain, and monitor GN2 (Gaseous Nitrogen) and LN2 (Liquid Nitrogen) bulk storage systems, distribution piping, pressure regulating valves, vaporizers, and associated control equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on cryogenic storage tanks, pressure vessels, vacuum-jacketed piping, relief valves, regulators, and fill connections.
• Monitor LN2/GN2 farm inventory levels and system operation and ensure uninterrupted supply to manufacturing and test operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair GN2/LN2 distribution system components, including solenoid valves, pressure regulators
• Ensure cryogenic systems comply with ASME, CGA (Compressed Gas Association), NFPA, and OSHA standards for pressure vessel and cryogenic safety.
• Operate and monitor Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) to ensure optimal environmental conditions across facilities, including clean rooms, laboratories, and manufacturing spaces.
• Support the continued use and improvement of the CMMS preventive maintenance program (Maximo) for our properties, including work order documentation, asset tracking, and PM schedule optimization.
• Act as the general contractor on major facilities, HVAC, and cryogenic infrastructure projects, performing functions such as soliciting and evaluating bids, reviewing work efforts, managing budgets, and maintaining schedule.
• Conduct refrigerant tracking, recovery, and documentation in accordance with EPA regulations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Source, order, and confirm receipt of project materials; manage inventory of critical HVAC and cryogenic spare parts.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA standards, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, confined space entry, cryogenic safety protocols, and Blue Origin safety requirements.
• Provide general technical and mechanical support on an as-needed basis
• Participate in on-call rotation to respond to after-hours facility emergencies, including cryogenic system alarms and supply disruptions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of relevant practical experience in industrial/commercial HVAC maintenance, industrial facilities, or construction management.
• Specialty Electrician HVAC/R 06A or 06B license (Washington State).
• EPA 608 Universal certification.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial/industrial HVAC systems (chillers, boilers, AHUs, cooling towers, refrigeration).
• Strong subcontractor and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA 10/30 industrial safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• 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.

• CGA bulk gas system safety training or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights, on rooftops, ladders, and aerial lifts.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and varying environmental conditions (heat, cold, humidity, and proximity to cryogenic systems).
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.

Base Pay Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’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 an 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 Regulations

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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s 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 10,001 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 (CDL drivers only), 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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.