Electrician (Facilities)

SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level electricians with experience in industrial settings who can handle physical demands and non-standard schedules.

Best fit for

  • Electricians with industrial maintenance experience and code compliance knowledge.
    — “Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment
  • Candidates comfortable with physically demanding work environments and heights.
    — “Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body
  • Those with experience in medium voltage systems and conduit work.
    — “Ability to install, cut, thread and bend rigid conduit

Things to consider

  • Requires working a non-standard Tuesday-Saturday first shift schedule.
    — “Must be willing to work first shift: Tuesday - Saturday, 6AM - 4:30PM
  • Physical requirements include lifting 25 lbs and working at heights.
    — “lifting 25 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
  • Must be able to pass an Air Force background check.
    — “Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific experience with medium voltage systems and generators.
    — “Experience with Medium Voltage
  • Demonstrate ability to diagnose and repair complex electrical systems.
    — “Ability to test, calibrate, diagnose, and repair various devices
  • Showcase knowledge of electrical codes and standards compliance.
    — “Demonstrable knowledge and/or understanding of codes, rules, regulations and standards of electrical equipment
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • Repair and replace defective parts in electrical fixtures
  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic components
  • Perform preventative repair and maintenance of field, plant, and shop electronic and electrical systems
Typical background
3+ years of professional experience as an electrician

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical RepairElectrical MaintenanceElectrical InstallationHydraulic And Pneumatic DevicesBlueprint ReadingTest Equipment Usage

Preferred

Generator And Large Engine ExperienceMedium Voltage Experience

Stack & domain

Electrical FixturesElectrical And Electronic ComponentsHydraulic And Pneumatic DevicesTesting Electrical CircuitsInstalling Electrical ComponentsUsing Test EquipmentMeasuring And Testing InstrumentsCodes, Rules, Regulations And Standards Of Electrical EquipmentMaster Electrician LicenseFacilities

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.

ELECTRICIAN (FACILITIES)

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

Integrate enhancements and major upgrades to plant electrical subsystems

Complete work from instructions using blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics

Test electrical circuits to ensure their operability

Assist in installing electrical components to architectural and code specifications

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of professional experience as an electrician

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

2+ years of experience as mechanic with generators and large engines

Master Electrician license 

Experience with Medium Voltage 

Ability to install, cut, thread and bend rigid conduit

Ability to identify and implement efficient paths of action to finish the assigned work

Ability to test, calibrate, diagnose, and repair various devices

Ability to use a variety of electrician’s hand tools as well as measuring and testing instruments

Demonstrable knowledge and/or understanding of codes, rules, regulations and standards of electrical equipment

Ability to read and understand technical manuals and reports

Ability to use precision measuring instruments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Must be willing to work first shift: Tuesday - Saturday, 6AM - 4:30PM

Exact schedule varies depending on site operational needs and flexibility required regarding frequent overtime

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting 25 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights

Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

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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