Lead HVAC Technician

Lead HVAC Technician

SpaceX was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is 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.

Lead HVAC Technician

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 Lead Mechanical Technician, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will work with other infrastructure engineers, technicians, and internal customers to support these goals and drive real global impact, ultimately leading to making life multiplanetary. The position is based in Hawthorne, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor and perform as part of a team of technicians responsible for all mechanical systems, preventative maintenance, and repairs at the SpaceX Hawthorne Facility, dedicated to ensuring zero unplanned interruption in services to employees and customers
• Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment on facilities systems including but not limited to air handlers, chilled water, condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, filters, air compressors
• Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, evacuation & charging of various refrigerants, water piping, insulation modifications and repairs
• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes
• Perform hands-on shop work and/or on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of pumps and other mechanical equipment
• Effectively manage a large portfolio of projects in different stages of repair and construction
• Delegate tasks to technicians and hold them accountable for achieving results and deadlines. Must be able to perform tasks autonomously in order to fill-in when technicians are not present
• Run the mechanical organization technician schedule on a day-to-day basis
• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain systems in peak operating condition, and to develop/update detailed work instructions for proper equipment preventative maintenance
• Point-of-contact for leadership to ask questions on project schedules and blockers and be able to provide guidance and re-direction of tasks
• Ensure that all equipment interfaces properly with other mechanical and electrical systems, including compatibility with facility budgets
• Follow and ensure site compliance with all applicable SpaceX, local, state, and federal building codes, regulations, and laws
• Write status reports and maintain accurate digital records
• Material management, shop organization, and worksite cleanliness
• Responsible for day-to-day financial obligations of the team including but not limited to issuing purchase orders, purchase agreements, invoices and request for proposal
• Identify issues on campus and recommend proactive upgrades to leadership
• Ensure proper preventative maintenance and documentation for all new construction handover

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate
• 5+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, or electrical systems
• 1+ years of leadership experience of a team or project

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge in the following areas: HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipefittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), and a variety of mechanical fasteners
• Technical certification, journeyman, or master in HVAC, Mechanical, Plumbing, or Electrical Systems
• Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, and refrigeration gases
• Professional experience maintaining high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and standard air handling unit (AHU) filtration systems
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems down to the component level
• Familiar with commercial building codes
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to generate service reports and communicate within the company including skills to navigate web-based service literature and programs
• Possesses a good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and is a self-starter
• Demonstrates a consistent record of punctual schedule adherence
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.
• Ability to produce high quality work independently and efficiently, without supervision required
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance

Additional Requirements:

• Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
• Work hours depend on site priorities and may require extended hours, weekends and holidays; flexibility required. Strong attendance and adhering to the work schedule is an essential function of the role
• Periodic work in extreme outdoor environments: heat, cold, wind, rain
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to work at elevated heights (up to 150 feet), including the use of ladder
• Must have a valid CA driver's license

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range:

Level 2: $31.00 - $43.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential

Level 3: $41.00 - $51.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: 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.