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Job Description
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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
FACILITIES ENGINEER, LAUNCH
The facilities engineer will be responsible for design, construction, operations and maintenance of critical SpaceX facilities and systems. They will participate, coordinate, and execute infrastructure projects as well as oversee ongoing operations and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and utilities. This will involve corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance techniques as well as operational and design feedback for maintaining and improving all systems at SpaceX's launch site at Vandenberg.
Coordinate all phases of site development projects including coordination with other groups on site to maximize productivity and organize schedules to fit operations
- Lead internal project team, consulting engineers and contractors throughout the entirety of the MEP engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process
- Contractor management including request for proposal, specification and selection of supplier
- Provide technical engineering support/information to ensure construction/maintenance complies with all standards, codes, and specifications
- Commission, operate and maintain facilities with mechanical and electrical systems
- Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time with multiple parties (internal and external)
- Verify maintenance is being completed and coordinate all repair, build, and contingency systems efforts for HVAC, high power, cranes, facility systems (e.g. lighting, doors, roof leaks), security systems, and fire protection systems, and critical spaces (i.e. data centers, airlocks, clean room facilities)
- Develop cost estimates, material requisitions, plans and specifications for multiple small and large multi-discipline projects
- Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
- including reviews, approvals and execution of site capital projects ensuring technical specifications, budget and deadlines are met
- Communicate and deliver building/maintenance activities and schedule to personnel, subcontractors and material suppliers to effectively and efficiently execute targeted deadlines
- Respond to facility emergencies and own facility readiness procedures for hurricanes and environmental threats
- Work with the Air Force/NASA/Port Canaveral/Space Force to acquire building permits when appropriate, and ensure all certificates and final inspections have been obtained prior to project close out
- Design, maintain, and oversee maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and spare inventory to maintain equipment
- Develop system and process improvements within and between facilities groups
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 2+ years of professional experience with facilities engineering and/or construction
- Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, or ETABS
2+ years of experience in facility maintenance (electrical, HVAC, and/or structural) and facility construction (buildings, roads, drainage, foundations, etc.)
- Ability to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgement and personal initiative
- Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
- Ability to produce drawings for welders and machine shop fabrication in AutoCAD
- Experience operating boom lifts, man lifts, fork lifts and cranes
Ability to travel to other SpaceX project sites to support work
- Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments- heat, cold, rain
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends
- Facilities Engineer/Level I: $95,000.Facilities Engineer/Level II: $110,000.You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
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