Lead Facilities Engineer
4 days ago
Join SpaceX, a pioneering company that's pushing the boundaries of space exploration, as we seek a skilled Lead Facilities Engineer to play a crucial role in the design, construction, and maintenance of our critical facilities and systems.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that will help us achieve our goal of making humanity a multi-planetary species.
As a Lead Facilities Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, commissioning, and maintenance of our launch site facilities, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability.
You will lead a team of engineers, develop and train direct reports, and coordinate all phases of site development projects, including coordination with other groups on site to maximize productivity and organize schedules to fit operations.
Additionally, you will prepare and coordinate all capital expenditure processes, including reviews, approvals, and execution of site capital projects, ensuring that technical specifications, budget, and deadlines are met.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and mentoring a team of engineers focused on the development, commissioning, and maintenance of SpaceX launch site facilities
- Developing and training direct reports to enable extreme ownership and empowered decision making
- Coordinating all phases of site development projects, including coordination with other groups on site to maximize productivity and organize schedules to fit operations
- Preparing and coordinating all capital expenditure processes, including reviews, approvals, and execution of site capital projects
- Communicating and delivering building/maintenance activities and schedule to personnel, subcontractors, and material suppliers to effectively and efficiently execute targeted deadlines
- Managing external contractors, including proposal requests, development of specifications, and supplier selection
- Providing technical engineering support/information to ensure construction/maintenance complies with all standards, codes, and specifications
- Developing cost estimates, material requisitions, plans, and specifications for multiple small and large multi-discipline projects
- Being proactive and forward thinking with respect to team growth and department/company strategy
Requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 4+ years of professional experience with facilities engineering and/or construction
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience leading teams
Preferred skills and experience include:
- Strong desire to mentor and develop employees
- 2+ years of experience in facility maintenance (electrical, HVAC, or structural) and facility construction (buildings, roads, drainage, foundations, etc.)
- Ability to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgement and personal initiative
- Demonstrated ability in reading/understanding/creating blueprints and technical manuals and reports
- 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 include:
- 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
- Valid driver's license
Compensation and benefits include:
Base salary: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Long-term incentives, including company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year
Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave 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
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
-
Facilities Engineering Manager
1 day ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States SpaceX Full timeAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Lead Facilities Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing, constructing, and maintaining our critical facilities and systems.This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our mission. You'll be responsible for leading a team of...
-
Facilities Engineer
1 day ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States SpaceX Full timeJob SummarySpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Facilities Engineer to join our Starbase team. As a key member of our facilities engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, modifying, and maintaining existing SpaceX facilities in Starbase, TX.Key ResponsibilitiesWork with the facilities team and end users to operationalize post-construction...
-
Lead Instrumentation Field Engineer
4 weeks ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States Bechtel Full timeJob Title: Lead Instrumentation Field EngineerBechtel is seeking a highly skilled Lead Instrumentation Field Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for leading construction engineers in a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline for a particular area of the...
-
Lead Instrumentation Field Engineer
2 weeks ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States Bechtel Corporation Full timeJob SummaryLeads construction engineers in a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline for a particular area of the project. Provides engineering assistance to superintendents, directs assigned personnel in meeting cost and time schedules, verifies materials, equipment, and quality, and assures results meet design...
-
Lead Instrumentation Field Engineer
4 weeks ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States Bechtel Corporation Full timeJob SummaryBechtel Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Lead Instrumentation Field Engineer to lead construction engineers in a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline for a particular area of the project. The successful candidate will provide engineering assistance to superintendents, direct assigned...
-
Lead Instrumentation Field Engineer
3 weeks ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States Bechtel Full timeProject OverviewBechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas.RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the...
-
Lead Instrumentation Field Engineer
4 days ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States Bechtel Full timeJob Summary:In this role, you will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities...
-
Facilities Maintenance Operations Manager
5 days ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States Wood plc Full timeJob Title: Facilities Maintenance SupervisorWood plc is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance operations at our LNG terminal in Brownsville, TX.Key Responsibilities:Lead and supervise the Facilities Maintenance team, reporting directly to the Owner Maintenance Services Superintendent.Conduct daily pre-starts and...
-
Electrical Systems Engineer
1 month ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States SpaceX Full timeJob Title: Electrical Systems EngineerAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space exploration. As an Electrical Systems Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and building the power systems that will enable our mission to make humanity a multi-planetary species.Responsibilities:Lead the project team in the development of...
-
Lead Superintendent
1 month ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States Bechtel Corporation Full timeJob SummaryIn this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft professionals on a project. You will direct craft professional activities and work schedules, and coordinate subcontract work activities and team development. Your oversight will ensure craft professionals have the tools required to be productive, comply with project...
-
Tooling Engineer
3 days ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States Bettcher Manufacturing, LLC Full timeJob DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Tooling Engineer to join our team in Reynosa, Mexico.This role will be responsible for designing and developing tooling and manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production and meet company profitability goals.Key Responsibilities:Design and develop tooling and manufacturing processes to meet production...
-
Operations Engineering Manager
2 weeks ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States SpaceX Full timeJob Title: Operations Engineering ManagerAt SpaceX, we are pushing the boundaries of space technology and exploration. We are seeking an experienced Operations Engineering Manager to join our team and contribute to our mission to make humanity a multi-planetary species.Job Summary:The Operations Engineering Manager will be responsible for coordinating...
-
Travel Nurse RN Specialist
4 weeks ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States Lead Health Full timeExciting Travel RN Opportunity in TexasWe are seeking a skilled Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse to join our team at a top healthcare facility in Brownsville, Texas. As a Travel RN, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and make a positive impact on patient care.Key Responsibilities:Provide high-quality patient care in an...
-
Structures Engineer
5 days ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States SpaceX Full timeJoin SpaceX's Team of Innovative EngineersAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Structures Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and manufacturing the complex systems that enable our missions to succeed.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative...
-
Facilities Maintenance Director
2 weeks ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States PRC Resources Full timeJob Title: Facilities Maintenance DirectorWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Facilities Maintenance Director to join our team at PRC Resources. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the Maintenance department to ensure the smooth operation of our facilities.Job Summary:The Facilities...
-
Operations Engineering Manager
3 weeks ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States SpaceX Full timeJob Title: Operations Engineering ManagerSpaceX is seeking an experienced Operations Engineering Manager to join our team. As a key member of our production organization, you will be responsible for coordinating operations, conducting strategic planning, and aligning resources to priorities.Responsibilities:Manage a team of operations engineers, industrial...
-
Facilities Maintenance Director
2 weeks ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States PRC Resources Full timeJob Title: Facilities Maintenance DirectorPRC Resources is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Director to lead and support the Maintenance department at our client's facility in Brownsville, TX.Job Summary:The Facilities Maintenance Director will be responsible for maintaining the building infrastructures and associated equipment related to...
-
Propulsion Build Engineer
3 weeks ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States SpaceX Full timeJob Title: Propulsion Build EngineerAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Propulsion Build Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and building the propulsion systems that will take us to the stars.Key Responsibilities:Develop manufacturing processes and techniques to enable efficient and high-rate...
-
Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Director
3 weeks ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States Vanguard Resources Full timeJob Title: Healthcare Facilities Maintenance DirectorVanguard Resources Inc is seeking an experienced Facilities Director to lead and support the Maintenance department at our client's facility, Valley Baptist Medical Center. The ideal candidate will have solid regulatory and compliance experience, as well as a strong background in hospital maintenance and...
-
Thermal Hardware Engineer
4 days ago
Brownsville, Texas, United States SpaceX Full timeJob DescriptionAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Build Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing the thermal hardware for our Starship program.As a member of our thermal hardware team, you'll lead the charge in developing novel heat shield technologies, production methodologies, and...