SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Manager, Critical Lift - Starship

Building TradesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrownsville, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
At least 8 years of experience in heavy lifting operations is required.
At least 4 years of experience leading lifting and rigging teams with direct reports is required.
Understanding of rigging equipment, including shackles, straps, slings, rope, and hoists, is preferred.
Experience with continuous process improvement and implementing methods to improve business-operation efficiency is preferred.
Experience with preventive equipment maintenance and equipment operational awareness is preferred.
Computer skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Word, and PowerPoint are preferred.
NCCCO or NCCER certifications are preferred.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of technicians and supervisors specializing in heavy crane lifting and rigging operations.
Lead by example, take feedback from all organizational levels, and motivate the organization to achieve results.
Monitor and improve operations while ensuring a safe work environment, with a goal of zero OSHA recordables.
Conduct regular safety walks, address safety issues, and promote safety policies.
Create and implement critical lift plans.
Manage owned and rented crane and rigging assets.
Build working relationships with cross-functional and upstream partners to support effective and efficient team operations.
Follow applicable Department of Transportation, local, state, and federal safety requirements, as well as environmental and system principles.
Assess employee performance; provide positive and constructive feedback; resolve conflicts; complete the annual performance review process; and address performance issues through performance improvement plans or disciplinary actions.
Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to measure team effectiveness and performance.
Identify process improvements and modifications, and develop strategies to increase efficiency and improve company objectives.
Analyze logistics problems and develop solutions for faster, leaner processing of flight hardware and Ground Support Equipment.
Lead cost-saving opportunities by identifying internal and external cost reductions and optimization opportunities.
Lead industrial standards audits for lifting operations.
Ensure processes are followed and remain compliant.
Ensure employees receive required training and remain proficient in compliance work.
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
Remain dependable and adapt to ambiguity or significant changes in strategic direction.

Desired Qualifications

Strong leadership traits are preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are preferred.
Ability to stay organized, multitask, and maintain attention to detail while working within time constraints and deadlines is preferred.
Comfort working in a high-stress environment while balancing multiple projects and absorbing and replanning for abrupt changes in strategic direction is preferred.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MANAGER, CRITICAL LIFT (STARSHIP)

The Manager of the Critical Lift team plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations of Starbase. It will be your job to manage all crane operations onsite, including critical flight hardware lifts and construction-related lifts to ensure that SpaceX's goals and objectives are being met.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage a team of technicians and supervisors who specialize in heavy crane lifting and rigging operations
Lead by setting an example, taking feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivating your organization to achieve the highest level of results
Monitor and improve operations, ensuring a safe work environment – with a goal of zero OSHA recordables
Conduct regular safety walks, address safety issues, and promote safety policies
Create and implement critical lift plans
Manage fleet of owned and rented crane and rigging assets
Build strong working relationships with cross-functional and upstream partners to ensure effective and efficient team operations
Follow applicable DOT, local, state, and federal safety requirements; environmental and system principles
Assess employee performance; provide positive and constructive feedback; provide conflict resolution; complete annual performance review process; address performance issues with corrective actions in performance improvement plans or through disciplinary actions
Learn and apply qualitative and quantitative methods to measure team effectiveness and performance
Identify process improvement and modifications to develop strategies, increase efficiency, and improve upon existing company objectives
Analyze logistics problems and produce new solutions to aid in faster, leaner processing of flight hardware and Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Lead cost saving opportunities, identifying internal/external cost reductions and optimization opportunities
Lead Industrial Standards Audits for lifting operations
Ensure all processes are followed and remain compliant
Ensure employees have requisite training and remain proficient in their compliance work
Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Above all, remain dependable which means being unfazed by ambiguity or major changes in strategic direction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
8+ years of experience in Heavy Lifting Operations 
4+ years of experience leading Lifting and Rigging teams with direct reports

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Understanding of all rigging equipment - shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
Demonstrate strong leadership traits
Experience with continuous process improvement and implementation of new methods for creating improved efficiencies in business operations
Experience with preventative maintenance of equipment, as well as equipment operational awareness
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Word and PowerPoint
Stellar communication skills both written and verbal
Must be well organized and able to multi-task, detail oriented while also working within time constraints and deadlines.
Must be comfortable working in a high-stress environment, balancing several projects at any given time, as well as able to absorb and re-plan for abrupt changes in strategic direction
Understanding of all rigging equipment - shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
NCCCO/NCCER Certifications

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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