Facility Maintainance Techinican

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor Technician to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring the maintenance, reliability, and proper operation of the company’s infrastructure and technical facilities within the aerospace industry.

The successful candidate will work in modern, clean, safe, and highly technical facilities equipped with advanced technologies and systems designed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

We are looking for a versatile, multidisciplinary, and hands-on technical professional with strong troubleshooting capabilities and the ability to work autonomously across different maintenance disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities for infrastructure and facility systems.
• Ensure the availability, reliability, and proper operation of all facilities and equipment.
• Diagnose failures and technical incidents and implement effective corrective actions.
• Perform maintenance activities across multiple disciplines, including electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, compressed air systems, and auxiliary installations.
• Monitor the condition of facilities and identify maintenance, repair, or improvement needs.
• Participate in facility improvement, optimization, expansion, and adaptation projects.
• Collaborate with the Facility Manager in planning, organizing, and prioritizing maintenance activities.
• Act as the technical point of contact for suppliers, contractors, and specialized service providers.
• Coordinate and oversee external companies responsible for infrastructure and facility maintenance activities.
• Supervise contractor work to ensure compliance with technical requirements and established standards.
• Coordinate contractor access and on-site activities while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, operational, and housekeeping procedures.
• Provide technical support for new projects, modifications, and facility expansions.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and maintenance records.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with established safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Support the management and resolution of critical incidents.
• Propose improvements to increase facility reliability, efficiency, and availability.
• Respond to occasional emergencies outside regular working hours, including exceptional weekend interventions when operational continuity requires it.

Qualifications

Education:

Technical education related to Maintenance, Electrical Systems, Industrial Facilities, or a similar field.

Experience:

Previous experience in the maintenance of industrial facilities and infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in industrial electrical systems and installations.
• Knowledge and experience in plumbing and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of compressed air systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC and process cooling systems.
• Experience with Air Handling Units (AHUs).
• Experience working with industrial machinery and auxiliary systems.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault diagnosis capabilities.
• Experience in technical facility management.
• Experience in highly demanding and technologically advanced industrial environments.
• Previous experience within the aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of facilities requiring specific cleanliness, environmental control, or process conditions.
• Experience in ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protected environments.
• Experience working under stringent quality, safety, and operational standards.

Soft Skills:

• Strong autonomy and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to diagnose technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Broad practical maintenance and facilities knowledge.
• Ability to work across multiple technical disciplines.
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude.
• Strong learning agility and adaptability to new technologies.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Ability to make decisions within the scope of responsibility.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to order, cleanliness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Motivation to continue professional development and progressively assume additional responsibilities.

Technology Stack:

• Industrial electrical systems
• HVAC systems
• Process cooling systems
• Compressed air systems
• Air Handling Units (AHUs)
• Industrial machinery and auxiliary systems
• Maintenance management tools and technical documentation systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an industrial and office environment.
• Ability to access and inspect facility infrastructure and technical installations.
• Ability to perform hands-on maintenance activities as required.
• Availability to occasionally respond to emergencies outside regular working hours and, exceptionally, on weekends.
• Valid Category B driver's license.
• Own vehicle.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. 

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment 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.