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…