Transport Technician

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe transport of flight hardware and modules between SpaceX facilities
• Supervise the entire transport crew, including logistics technicians, tiller operators, spotters, and contracted vendors
• Review all transportation documentation prior to departure and develop contingency plans
• Travel with assigned flight hardware at all times during long-haul transports
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all in-transit decisions
• Provide technical input on DOT and CFR requirements
• Utilize heavy equipment to safely load, unload, and stage flight hardware and ground support equipment
• Cook up with the master production schedule to ensure required resources, personnel, and transport equipment are available
• Oversee daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, security briefings, permit reviews, and procedural documentation
• Develop and maintain work instructions, transport procedures, and best practices
• Track and report key performance metrics
• Identify and implement improvements to transportation systems, processes, and hardware

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience working with load transport and inventory processes
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with preparing loads, rigging, and packaging

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years of hands-on experience with overhead cranes and general lifting procedures
• Knowledge and experience in transport equipment design and maintenance
• Experience with scheduling and production work instructions to manufacture hardware
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with and troubleshooting high-pressure systems
• Experience working in a challenging and fast-paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Available to travel up to 40% of the time
• Valid driver’s license
• Bridge (overhead) crane certified within the first 180 days
• Ability to successfully pass U.S. Air Force background checks
• Able to lift 25 pounds unassisted and perform physical activities such as stooping, bending, crawling, and maneuvering in tight or confined spaces
• Able to safely work in confined spaces and operate heavy equipment and machinery

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant 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.