Scott Olive
Construction Manager
Stennis Space Center
Mississippi State University
Joined NASA in 1998 |
"As a construction manager at Stennis, my job essentially involves ensuring that designs are properly implemented within the customer’s budget and schedule. This requires close interaction with construction personnel and design engineers. Right now, I’m working on modifying a test stand for testing engine components for the RS 76 test program. This test program requires the fabrication of 15,000 psig nitrogen, 8,500 psig liquid oxygen, and 8,500 psig RP-1 piping systems.
At Stennis, I’ve worked with some of the most advanced construction materials and technically challenging engineering problems. Stennis is NASA’s center of excellence for rocket engine testing, and the new engines being developed will be tested on the test stands that we construct.
"I moved from private industry to NASA because of the challenges that NASA offers. NASA has given me the opportunity to have an impact on space exploration and the availability of access to space. NASA carries out all kinds of engineering and provides a secure future. People who work for NASA can take their careers anywhere they want. I’ve also had the chance to pursue future educational development through NASA’s training program. |
