HVAC Supervisor (Starship)
Responsibilities
Lead, coordinate, and supervise the team responsible for launch facilities operations; dedicated to ensure zero unplanned interruption in services to the employees and customers
Supervise multiple crafts and contractors to coordinate and execute the maintenance, repair and installation of all launch and mission support related buildings, HVAC equipment, high power electrical systems, fire protection, water and plumbing infrastructure, corrosion control, and grounds
Develop cost improvement plans and energy reduction programs for overall site sustainability
Supervise and direct all construction projects performed at the facility to ensure that the work is completed to SpaceX standards with minimal interruption to launch operations
Oversee facilities renovation projects including all mechanical, structural, HVAC, electrical, and water systems to ensure vendors meet SpaceX standards while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship
Provide/lead on-call 24/7 support at all times including critical launch related activities
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of experience in a leadership role
5+ years of professional experience in facilities and mechanical systems
Preferred Skills And Experience
- Experience with maintenance management methodologies such as total productive maintenance (TPM) or reliability centered maintenance (RCM)
Knowledge and understanding of building management and automated facilities monitoring systems and processes including: HVAC systems, fluid plumbing systems, high-power electrical systems, telecommunications infrastructure, fire suppression systems, generators, above and underground fuel storage systems, and other facility and grounds requirements
Organized, self-driven, and capable of working independently with little direction preferred
Experience working with military and government agencies
Ability to demonstrate innovative and futuristic thinking to drive continuous improvement
Ability to demonstrate the ability to independently and effectively manage projects in an extremely fast paced and changing environment; keep projects on time, deal with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and work with a diverse array of contacts
Knowledge in eliminating failures through preventive maintenance and root cause analysis is highly preferred
Additional Requirements
- Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support in emergency situations
Willing and able to work weekends and non-standard work-week hours preferred
Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction
Ability to work at elevated heights
Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 50 lbs.)
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
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.
Qualifications
- Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support in emergency situations
Willing and able to work weekends and non-standard work-week hours preferred
Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction
Ability to work at elevated heights
Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 50 lbs.)
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
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