Mechanical Specialist

2 weeks ago


Bastrop, Texas, United States SpaceX Full time
About the Role

SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Specialist to join our Construction team at the Bastrop Campus. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, building, and activating infrastructure for various projects, ensuring that our facilities meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities
  • Manage and coordinate construction projects and maintenance operations to ensure vendors meet SpaceX and regulatory standards.
  • Interact with tradesmen, contractors, and building officials to coordinate and execute maintenance, repair, and installation of facilities support equipment.
  • Direct system repairs of HVAC equipment, electrical systems, fire protection, water, and plumbing infrastructure.
  • Direct construction projects performed at the facility to ensure safe completion with minimal interruption to operations.
  • Assist the engineering team with budgetary trades, drawings, and design to ensure projects meet design intent and can be completed on time and within budget.
  • Keep accurate records of daily logs, progress reports, and financial reports.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 5+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems.
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Degree or certificate in HVAC technology from an accredited technical school or college.
  • Knowledge in the following areas: HVAC, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipe-fittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), and a variety of mechanical fasteners.
  • Experience working with chiller plants, direct outside air supply (DoAS), and air recirculating units (ARU) in industrial or commercial environments.
  • Ability to understand schematic diagrams and architectural plans.
  • Knowledge and understanding of building management and construction best practices.
  • Knowledge and understanding of commercial and industrial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • Previous experience with project management and scheduling software.
  • Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
  • Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management.
  • Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
  • Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively.
Additional Requirements
  • Ability to work at elevated heights.
  • Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.).
  • Typically 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 when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Occasional travel may be required to support projects at other sites.
Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: Facilities Mechanical Specialist/Level 1: $38.00/hour, Facilities Mechanical Specialist/Level 2: $43.00/hour, Facilities Mechanical Specialist/Level 3: $48.00/hour. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on 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, stock options, 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.

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 notify the Human Resources Department.



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