SpaceX

Manager, Facilities Operations (Starlink)

SpaceX • $90K — $120K *
Bastrop, TX 78602In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in facilities operations or critical systems management in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of infrastructure systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, and generators
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team in the maintenance and troubleshooting of facility systems including HVAC and electrical systems
  • Create standardized KPI metrics to drive organizational excellence
  • Develop and implement advanced maintenance strategies to enhance equipment uptime
  • Manage a work ticketing system for maintenance requests
  • Oversee third-party service provider performance to meet SpaceX standards
  • Collaborate with construction teams on site improvement projects
  • Provide 24/7 support for facility operations and emergency response

Benefits

  • Extensive training and development opportunities
  • Access to cutting-edge technology in a revolutionary field
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for career progression and growth within SpaceX
Full Job Description
MANAGER, FACILITIES OPERATIONS (STARLINK)

SpaceX is committed to developing revolutionary space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. We are looking for a talented Facilities Operations Manager to oversee the operation and maintenance of critical facility systems for the Starlink Bastrop production building. This position is directly responsible for ensuring our plant utilities and infrastructure operate at peak performance - minimizing downtime, optimizing efficiency, and supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead a team of technicians and specialists in the execution of preventative and corrective maintenance, spare part control, and general troubleshooting of plant utilities including electrical systems, emergency backup power, HVAC (ARU, AHU, FCU, DOAS, fans), chilled water, heating hot water, process water, compressed air, scrubbers, city water, natural gas, and process waste streams
  • Drive organizational excellence through the creation of standardized KPI metrics and ensure accountability at all levels
  • Oversee the development and implementation of advanced maintenance methodologies to improve equipment uptime, efficiency, and cost control
  • Manage work ticketing system to ensure correct staff and timely responses to break/fix requests
  • Manage third-party service providers to ensure services meet SpaceX standards and terms of contract
  • Partner with construction team to develop, plan and execute site improvement projects
  • Own cranes and related material handling systems (initial ownership; potential future transition)
  • Support 24/7 facility operations including off-hours and emergency response protocols
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5+ years of professional experience with facilities operations or critical systems management in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Knowledge and understanding of infrastructure systems - HVAC, hydronics, compressed air, electrical distribution, generators, fire suppression, and other critical facility systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
  • Strong work ethic and drive for constant improvement
  • Ability to independently and effectively manage projects in an extremely fast paced and changing environment
  • Experience with CMMS and predictive maintenance strategies
  • Track record of implementing cost-saving or utility efficiency improvements
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
  • Provide 24/7 on-call support of all critical activities and emergency situations
  • Valid driver's license


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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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