Facilities Engineer, Electrical - Memphis

Job Description

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 of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.

FACILITIES ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL

The facilities engineer will be responsible for the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of Critical SpaceXSI facilities and electrical 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 SpaceXSI's Memphis, TN and Southaven, MS sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Coordinate all phases of site development projects including coordination with other groups on site to maximize productivity and organize schedules to fit operations
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Prepare and coordinate capital expenditure process; 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
• Ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations.
• Respond to facility emergencies and own facility readiness procedures for hurricanes and environmental threats
• Work with the Space Force to acquire building permits when appropriate, and ensure all certificates and final inspections have been obtained prior to project close out 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience with facilities engineering and/or construction
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:  

• 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
• Experience using precision measuring instruments
• Ability to produce drawings for welders and machine shop fabrication in AutoCAD
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Experience operating boom lifts, man lifts, fork lifts and cranes
• Proficient skill level using Microsoft Office suite  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Ability to travel to other SpaceXSI project sites to support work.   
• Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments- heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends
• A valid driver's license 

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