SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Facilities Mechanical Specialist

Facilities ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMcGregor, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
At least 5 years of professional experience working with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems is required.
The role requires the ability to work at elevated heights.
The role requires physical effort, including lifting and carrying materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
The role involves exposure to outdoor conditions such as heat, cold, and rain, and to fumes, odors, and noise.
The candidate must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed based on site operational needs, with flexibility required.
A valid driver's license is required.
The candidate must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship or nationality, lawful permanent residence, refugee or asylee status, or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate construction projects and maintenance operations at the McGregor test site, and provide liaison support to ensure vendors meet SpaceX and regulatory standards while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship.
Coordinate with tradespeople, contractors, and building officials to execute maintenance, repair, and installation of facilities support equipment.
Direct repairs to HVAC equipment, electrical systems, fire protection, water, and plumbing infrastructure.
Direct facility construction projects to ensure work is completed safely with minimal interruption to operations.
Assist the engineering team with budgetary tradeoffs, drawings, and design to ensure projects meet design intent and are completed on time and within budget.
Maintain accurate daily logs, progress reports, and financial reports.
Support additional responsibilities as needed.

Desired Qualifications

A degree or certificate in HVAC technology from an accredited technical school or college is preferred.
Knowledge of HVAC, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipefitting, rotating machinery such as pumps and air compressors, and mechanical fasteners is preferred.
The ability to understand schematic diagrams and architectural plans is preferred.
Knowledge of building management and construction best practices is preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of commercial and industrial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems is preferred.
Experience with project management and scheduling software is preferred.
Experience managing major construction projects, including estimating, cost control, scheduling, and contractor management, is preferred.
Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals is preferred.
The ability to adapt quickly to changing roles and responsibilities while maintaining urgency in a fast-paced, challenging work environment is preferred.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively 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.

FACILITIES MECHANICAL SPECIALIST

As a member of the construction projects team, you will work with a group of elite engineers and specialists across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the SpaceX McGregor site. This role is responsible for the design, build, and activation of infrastructure, facilities improvements and large capital projects. You will have the opportunity to drive positive changes in a fast-paced and low-drag environment. This includes owning tasks/projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class facility that can support the mission of enabling life beyond Earth. This position is based in McGregor, TX area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage, coordinate, and provide liaison support for construction projects and maintenance operations at the SpaceX McGregor test site to ensure vendors meet SpaceX and regulatory standards while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship
Interact with tradesman, contractors, and building officials to coordinate and execute maintenance, repair, and installation of facilities support equipment
Direct system repairs of HVAC equipment, electrical systems, fire protection, water and plumbing infrastructure
Direct construction projects performed at the facility to ensure that the work is safely completed with minimal interruption to operations
Assist engineering team with budgetary trades, drawings, and design to ensure projects meet design intent and can be completed on time and within budget
Keep accurate records of daily logs, progress reports, and financial reports
Support additional responsibilities as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Degree or certificate in HVAC technology from an accredited technical school or college
Knowledge of the following areas: HVAC, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipefittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), and a variety of mechanical fasteners
Ability to understand schematic diagrams and architectural plans
Knowledge and understanding of building management and construction best practices
Knowledge and understanding of commercial and industrial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems Previous experience with project management and scheduling software
Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work at elevated heights
Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Must be available to work overtime hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
Valid driver’s license
Occasional travel may be required to support projects at other sites

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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