Construction Technician, Starbase Infrastructure

SpaceX
Starbase, TX

Who this role is best for

Best suited to hands-on, adaptable individuals with industrial construction experience working in a high-stakes, fast-paced infrastructure setting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with industrial construction experience and a background in MEP or civil infrastructure projects
    — “Construct and support various MEP projects”
  • Individuals capable of operating heavy equipment and performing manual labor in harsh conditions
    — “Periodic work in extreme outdoor environments: heat, cold, wind, rain”

Things to consider

  • Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and working at heights for extended periods
    — “Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted”
  • Flexibility is required for extended hours, weekends, and holidays
    — “Work hours depend on site priorities and may require extended hours, weekends, and holidays”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with multiple construction environments and diverse construction methods
    — “Experience in many construction environments”
  • Highlight ability to interpret schematics and blueprints with precision
    — “Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed schematics, drawings/blueprints, and instructions”
  • Showcase hands-on skills with heavy equipment like forklifts and boom lifts
    — “Safety training and use of forklifts, scissor lifts, and heavy equipment”
  • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and manual labor experience in your resume and interview responses
    — “Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform regular manual labor”
  • Include examples of advising design teams to improve constructability or cost
    — “Ability to offer feedback to the design team to improve cost, quality, and constructability”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • build industrial facilities
  • maintain civil infrastructure
  • support MEP projects
Typical background
commercial constructionindustrial construction

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction TechniquesEquipment OperationSafety GuidelinesMaterial Requisition

Preferred

Mechanical SystemsWeldingEarthwork

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN, STARBASE INFRASTRUCTURE

Starbase is expanding its site infrastructure to support ongoing operations and growth. We are seeking technicians to help build, maintain, and improve industrial facilities, utilities, and civil infrastructure across the site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Frame walls, floors, stairs, platforms, concrete forms, and other industrial structures

Construct and support various MEP projects

Use equipment to perform earthwork, demolition, site clearing, and cleanup

Use hand and measurement tools and manual equipment (saws, squares, shovels, etc.)

Support site civil and outdoor infrastructure projects

Layout, installation, repair, finishing, and maintenance of structures, fixtures, and buildings

Basic concrete work and repair on slabs, pads, curbs, and site walkways

Operate forklifts, boom lifts, and other heavy equipment

Adhere to proper safety guidelines at all times

Keep tools, materials, and equipment in working condition

Advise in the selection of building materials; requisition building materials and supplies

Transport various heavy materials in vehicles

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of commercial, industrial, or civil construction experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in many construction environments

Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R), concrete, framing, and industrial gas trade systems

Knowledge of basic math, engineering, and construction principles and methods

Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed schematics, drawings/blueprints, and instructions

Ability to offer feedback to the design team to improve cost, quality, and constructability

Written and verbal communication skills; use of MS Outlook and Teams

Experience in a fast-paced construction environment

Self-motivated and works well with others

Safety training and use of forklifts, scissor lifts, and heavy equipment

Experience with mechanical systems, carpentry, concrete, welding, earthwork, and conduits

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work hours depend on site priorities and may require extended hours, weekends, and holidays; flexibility required

Periodic work in extreme outdoor environments: heat, cold, wind, rain

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted

Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform regular manual labor

Must be able to stand for long periods of time; work at heights, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required

Must have a 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. § 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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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