Electrical Foreman

About the Role

As a member of the critical infrastructure team, you will help design, build, activate, and maintain some of the world’s most technically advanced manufacturing facilities. You will operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As a Supervisor, you will lead a team of technicians and be the extreme owner of all infrastructure work. The Electrical Supervisor directly impacts the foundation of the Hawthorne site, ensuring low facility maintenance costs, competitive and efficient vendors, and enhanced image for customers, visitors, and VIPs. Our facility care reflects our values, and the impact is immense.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and supervise a team responsible for facilities electrical construction and maintenance at the SpaceX Hawthorne Production Facilities, ensuring zero unplanned interruptions in services.
• Coordinate electrical projects to ensure vendors meet SpaceX and local standards while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship.
• Plan and direct electrical construction and maintenance activities of internal technicians and subcontractors for each phase of construction.
• Enforce contract expectations from subcontractors and communicate any discrepancies.
• Maintain a safe work site by implementing safety requirements, enforcing safe work habits, and observing OSHA and applicable regulations.
• Develop and administer an effective and efficient electrical preventative maintenance program.
• Track facilities service requests using applicable systems and complete requests within established timelines and quality specifications.
• Oversee a team of Facilities technicians, driving overall performance and effectiveness through individual coaching and development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of supervisory and/or electrical experience in an industrial electrical maintenance setting.
• Experience maintaining/troubleshooting plant electrical distribution systems, including 3-phase motor controls and 480V AC systems.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical activities and emergency situations.
• Position requires relocation to Hawthorne, CA if not already local; this is not a remote or hybrid role.
• Occasionally requires extended hours and weekends.
• Ability to stand, crawl, stoop, and push or lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Hold a valid Certified General Electrician certificate issued by the State of California and/or a C-10 Electrical Contractor License.
• Knowledge of basic engineering and construction principles and methods.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations; ability to mark up and highlight coordination items.
• Ability to independently and effectively manage projects in a fast-paced, changing environment; keep projects on time and handle diverse challenges and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite tools and PDF editor software such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat.
• Understanding of job-related hazards in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electrical safe work practices – NFPA 70-E Electrical Safety Standard.
• Ability to analyze and repair components using conventional and digital multimeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and hand tools.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory and ability to execute equipment load studies and power quality measures.
• Familiarity with PLC systems, HMI systems, and various AC drives.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance for panels, switchgear, and emergency lighting.

Pay

Pay range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year. Your actual level and base salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that may also include long-term incentives (company stock or cash awards), discretionary bonuses, stock purchase discounts, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and other discounts and perks.

Schedule

• 3 weeks of paid vacation and eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave accrued pursuant to company policy.