Supervisor, Facilities - 2nd Shift

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.

SUPERVISOR, FACILITIES - 2ND SHIFT

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 be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As a Supervisor, you will lead the 2nd and 3rd shift technician team and be the extreme owner of all infrastructure work. The Facilities Supervisor is an important role and directly impacts the foundation of the Hawthorne site. This position will help to ensure that we keep facility maintenance costs low, vendors competitive and efficient, and find better ways to enhance our image to customers, visitors, and VIPs. Our facility care is a direct reflection of our values and the impact is immense.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team responsible for performing inspections, testing, maintenance and repair of campus wide systems; including fire suppression systems (wet/dry sprinkler systems), backflow preventers, electrical panels as well as other preventative maintenance and repair programs covered by facilities operations
• Lead and direct a team of building structures, plumbing, compressed air, and electrical facility technicians
• Schedule daily work and prioritize assignments
• Develop, plan and execute site improvement projects in accordance with overall business objectives and strategy
• Know and understand all safety procedures of SpaceX in order to observe the work of contractors and bring safety concerns to their attention as needed. Report all unsafe acts and conditions which remain uncorrected to supervisor. Allow no work to be performed when conditions are considered unsafe
• Maintain appropriate records for all trades as required
• Know and understand electrical equipment such as: motor control centers, transformers, switchboards, controllers, electrical feeders, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment
• Communicate with Manager on daily activities, projects, team moral and concerning issues
• Manage vendor/contractor finances. Work with SpaceX buyers and AP to assure accounts are maintained
• Oversee team of facilities techs, driving overall performance and effectiveness through individual coaching and development

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience with facilities management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge of building management and automated facilities monitoring systems and processes such as: HVAC systems, fluid plumbing systems, fire suppression systems, generators, or fuel storage systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience managing budgets and third-party vendors
• Experience negotiating contracts and comparing service costs to achieve maximum value
• Experience with asset management software
• High attention to detail and cleanliness standards
• Ability to work independently with little direction
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to anticipate needs and develop innovative solutions for continuous improvement

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support of critical activities and emergency situations
• Must be able to work 2nd shift hours, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed
  • 2nd Shift: Monday to Friday 3pm - 1am
• Willing to perform work in extreme outdoor environments – cold, heat, and rain
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock 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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and 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.

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 View email address on aiapply.co .