VAST Data
Operations Specialist II
Mojave, California, United States · Mid · Contract
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About the role
- Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules.
- Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.
- This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Mojave location.
Responsibilities
- Order, track, and manage supplies for assigned areas
- Lead setup and coordination for small events
- Learn functionality of each test cell at test site to support safety officer duties
- Work with and identify requirements for upcoming test projects and own BOM requisitions from cradle to grave to ensure materials arrive in a timely manner
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in operations, facilities, logistics, safety, or a related hands on support role
- 2+ year working in a start-up atmosphere or fast paced environment
- Ability to work in hazardous test environments (eg. high hazard, explosive, or radioactive materials)
- Ability to follow clear instructions, complete assigned tasks, and communicate issues promptly and clearly
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools
- Ability to lift 50 lbS
- Willingness to work varying shifts including weekends when required to achieve company goals
- Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America's next space station.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills & Experience:
Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
- Strong time management skills
- Document management
- Experience handing single and carriage gas cylinders
- Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
Compensation
- We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability.
- Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
- Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package.
Benefits
- Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
Equal opportunity
- Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
- Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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