SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Lead HVAC Technician - Starship

HVAC & Building SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrownsville, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency diploma is required.
At least 2 years of maintenance technician experience is required.
At least 3 years of experience with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and control systems is required.
Ability to kneel, crouch, twist the upper body, work in cramped positions with small openings, climb hand over hand, lift 25 pounds unassisted, and work on ladders or lifts at elevated heights is required.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed is required.
Comfort working outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other conditions is required.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations to comply with export regulations.

Responsibilities

Work with maintenance coordinators and engineers to prioritize, plan, and schedule maintenance and repairs for HVAC support equipment on facility critical systems, including air handlers, chilled water condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, and filters.
Maintain the preventative maintenance schedule for launch-associated HVAC systems.
Collaborate with engineering and managers to maintain systems in peak operating condition.
Ensure the team follows regulations and SpaceX procedures, including quality policies, safety policies, and standards from OSHA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the National Fire Protection Association, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the National Electrical Code, and other agencies.
Execute sitewide processes to increase reliability developments.

Desired Qualifications

An associate degree or vocational equivalent in HVAC and/or air conditioning systems is preferred.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
Experience writing detailed repair reports is preferred.
Knowledge of tubing, pipe fittings, rotating machinery such as pumps and air compressors, and various mechanical fasteners is preferred.
Experience with alternating current and direct current electrical systems in the aerospace field is preferred.
Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, and refrigeration gases is preferred.
Experience maintaining high-efficiency particulate air filters and standard air-handling-unit filtration systems is preferred.
Experience using variable frequency drives is preferred.
Understanding the theory of operation for refrigeration, motors, and mechanics is preferred.
Experience using hand tools and power tools, including multimeters, 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.

LEAD HVAC TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with maintenance coordinators and engineers to prioritize, plan, and schedule maintenance and repairs for HVAC support equipment on facilities critical systems including air handlers, chilled water condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, and filters
Maintain preventative maintenance schedule on launch associated HVAC systems
Collaborate with engineering and managers to maintain systems in peak operating condition
Ensure the team follows all regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures including quality policies, safety policies, and standards per Occupational Safety and Health Administration, United States Environmental Protection Agency, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, National Fire Protection Association, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, National Electrical Code, and other agencies
Execute sitewide processes to increase reliability developments

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency diploma
2+ years of maintenance technician experience
3+ years of experience with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and control systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate degree or vocational equivalent in HVAC and/or air conditioning systems
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Experience writing detailed repair reports
Knowledge in the following areas: tubing, pipe-fittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), and a variety of mechanical fasteners
Experience with alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical in the aerospace field
Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, and refrigeration gases
Experience in maintenance of high efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA) and standard air handling unit (AHU) filtration systems
Experience with variable frequency drive (VFD)
Understanding of the theory of operation for refrigeration, motors, and mechanics
Experience using various hand tools and power tools including multi-meters

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following functions: kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions with small openings, climbing hand over hand, lifting 25 lbs. unassisted, and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
Comfortable working in outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, etc.

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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