SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor - Solar Cell Factory, Starlink

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBastrop, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

An associate’s degree or equivalent technical certification, or at least 3 years of facilities or utilities maintenance experience.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience with central utility plants, industrial HVAC, gas or chemical systems, or facilities maintenance in high-volume manufacturing facilities.
At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory or lead position.
Ability to travel internationally 20% of the time.
Ability to stand up to 6 hours, lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, and maneuver around equipment in a factory setting.
Ability to work in industrial environments with fumes or odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces.
Must be available for either A Shift, 5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sunday–Wednesday, or B Shift, 5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Lead shift maintenance of the central utility plant, gas farm, chemical systems, HVAC, power, plumbing, exhaust, and wastewater treatment.
Own preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime and minimize unplanned downtime.
Troubleshoot facility equipment failures and drive root-cause resolution.
Manage CMMS work orders, spare parts, and technician execution in a high-reliability environment.
Coach and develop facilities maintenance technicians and specialists.
Partner with Production, Machine Maintenance, and EHS on system reliability and expansion support.
Track maintenance metrics, including MTBF, MTTR, uptime, and cost, and report them to Facilities leadership.
Enforce safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related STEM field.
Hands-on experience with CMMS platforms, predictive maintenance tools such as vibration, thermography, and oil analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
Direct experience maintaining central utility plants, industrial HVAC, high-purity gas or chemical distribution, or wastewater systems in a manufacturing environment.
Background in semiconductor, solar cell, or cleanroom facilities maintenance.
Experience managing third-party vendors, service contracts, and maintenance budgets.
A track record of improving equipment uptime, reducing MTTR, and driving continuous improvement using Six Sigma, Lean, or similar methods.
Troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.

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.

SUPERVISOR, FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, SOLAR CELL FACTORY (STARLINK)

At SpaceX, we are building the next generation of space infrastructure to enable large-scale AI data centers in orbit. These platforms demand massive amounts of reliable, high-efficiency solar power. To deliver it, we are standing up one of the largest solar cell manufacturing facilities in the world. We are seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to own the reliability of the central utility plant, gas farm, chemical systems, HVAC, power, and wastewater infrastructure that keep high-volume production running. This role leads the maintenance teams that prevent downtime, drive root-cause fixes, and ensure the factory systems supporting SpaceX’s orbital AI vision stay online.

Responsibilities:

Lead shift maintenance of central utility plant, gas farm, chemical systems, HVAC, power, plumbing, exhaust, and wastewater treatment
Own preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime and minimize unplanned downtime
Troubleshoot and drive root-cause resolution on facility equipment failures
Manage CMMS work orders, spare parts, and technician execution in a high-reliability environment
Coach and develop facilities maintenance technicians/specialists
Partner with Production, Machine Maintenance, and EHS on system reliability and expansion support
Track maintenance metrics (MTBF, MTTR, uptime, cost) and report to Facilities leadership
Enforce safety, regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, NFPA), and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or equivalent technical certification; OR 3+ years of experience in facilities/utilities maintenance
2+ years hands-on with central utility plants, industrial HVAC, gas/chemical systems, or high-volume manufacturing facilities maintenance
1+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead position

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related STEM field
Hands-on experience with CMMS platforms, predictive maintenance tools (vibration, thermography, oil analysis), and reliability-centered maintenance practices
Direct experience maintaining central utility plants, industrial HVAC, high-purity gas/chemical distribution, or wastewater systems in a manufacturing environment
Background in semiconductor, solar cell, or cleanroom facilities maintenance
Experience managing third-party vendors, service contracts, and maintenance budgets
Proven track record improving equipment uptime, reducing MTTR, and driving continuous improvement (Six Sigma, Lean, or similar)
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel internationally (20%)
Ability to stand up to 6 hours, lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, and maneuver around equipment in a factory setting
Ability to work in industrial environments with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces
Must be available for one of the following AWS shifts (start and end times are approximate):
- A Shift – 5:00am-5:00pm, Sunday-Wednesday
- B Shift – 5:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday-Saturday

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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