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 facilities operations or critical systems management experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Knowledge of infrastructure systems like HVAC, electrical distribution, and fire suppression.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Project management capabilities in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and predictive maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team for preventative and corrective maintenance on critical facility systems.
  • Develop standardized KPIs to track organizational performance.
  • Implement advanced maintenance methodologies to enhance equipment uptime and efficiency.
  • Manage work ticketing system for timely breakdown responses.
  • Oversee third-party service provider compliance with SpaceX standards.
  • Collaborate with construction teams for site improvement projects.
  • Support 24/7 operational readiness, including emergency response.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on revolutionary space technology projects.
  • Engagement in high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Professional growth through involvement in advanced methodologies.
  • Chance to lead and innovate in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
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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