About the role
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out 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. ELECTRICIAN, STARSHIP LAUNCH PAD – NIGHT SHIFT
RESPONSIBILITIES: Repair and replace defective parts in electrical fixtures Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic devices Perform preventative repair and maintenance of field, plant, and shop electronic and electrical systems, devices, equipment and components Install enhancements and major upgrades to plant electrical subsystems Perform work from instructions using blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics Test electrical circuits to ensure their operability Test wiring connections with test equipment like volt/ohmmeters, and oscilloscopes Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment Troubleshoot electrical equipment such as motor control centers, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment such as generated power (generators) Support other facilities, security, recovery, and operation teams on special projects as needed Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment under different schedules and shifts Support directing small contract labor workforces to complete scope assigned by engineering and lead electrician BASIC
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalency certificate 3+ years of professional experience as an electrician PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience leading people and projects Experienced in electrical and PLC controls Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the following systems: Electrical power distribution systems Switchgear and motor control centers Exterior and interior lighting Ground support system controls and ladder logic Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units Standby and emergency generators Automatic transfer switches Power monitoring hardware and software Building and site grounding systems Ability to use a variety of electrician’s hand tools including sawzall, conduit bender, clamp on current meter, and wire tugger, jig saw, hydraulic punch, hand punch, hack saw, multimeter, and spade lug crimper, as well as other measuring and testing instruments Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and industrial pumps Experience with control panel design and production Working knowledge of power coordination and arc flash Excellent team-working skills Able to work on multiple tasks concurrently High level of self-motivation, with the ability to work under minimal supervision Strong organizational skills Able to prioritize and schedule workload under different shift schedules Excellent communication skills Ability to write weekly summary of accomplishments using MS Office ADDITIONAL