Electrician (Starlink)

SpaceX
Redmond, WA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level electricians with commercial wiring experience working in a high-tech infrastructure setting. Candidates should have a strong grasp of electrical systems and be adaptable to a collaborative, on-site work environment.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level electricians with 5+ years of commercial equipment wiring and maintenance experience
    — “5+ years of professional experience in commercial equipment wiring, maintenance, and repair”
  • Individuals with state-specific electrical licenses and familiarity with 3-phase systems
    — “State of Washington Journeyman license”
  • Candidates who can manage priorities independently and thrive in team settings
    — “Ability to determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a strong commitment to on-site work, including extended hours and weekends
    — “Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends and overtime”
  • Candidates must be physically capable of working in varied and sometimes hazardous conditions
    — “Demonstrated skill in practicing safety requirements and OSHA standards when working with hazardous energy, heavy loads, working with heights and operating equipment”
  • The position is limited to U.S. citizens or residents due to ITAR compliance requirements
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with 3-phase electrical systems and 480/277 volt systems in your resume and interview
    — “Experience with 3-phase electrical systems”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate with vendors and manage multiple priorities efficiently
    — “oversee electrical service request, preventative maintenance, external vendor/ tradesperson scheduling”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of electrical codes and your ability to read technical schematics
    — “Perform work from instructions using blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics”
  • Showcase your hands-on skills with test equipment and your ability to troubleshoot complex systems
    — “Test electrical circuits to ensure their operability, phase rotation and conductivity”
  • Include examples of past work where you implemented efficient action paths to complete tasks
    — “Able to identify and implement efficient paths of action to complete assigned work”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • safe electrical maintenance
  • efficient electrical repairs
  • compliance with OSHA standards
Typical background
electricianelectrical maintenancefacility management

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical MaintenanceLOTOTroubleshootingPreventative MaintenanceElectrical Systems

Preferred

Journeyman License3-phase Electrical SystemsOSHA Standards

Stack & domain

Electrical SystemsLOTOTroubleshootingPreventative MaintenanceBlueprintsWiring DiagramsSchematicsVolt/ohmmetersMeggersCircuit Tracers3-phase Electrical Systems480/277 Volt208/120-volt SystemsOSHA StandardsCodesRulesRegulationsStandardsElectrical EquipmentTechnical ManualsReportsCommunicationComputer SkillsFacility NeedsElectrical MaintenanceVendor Coordination

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 (STARLINK)

The Electrician position will provide maintenance, support and coordination for electrical components and facility needs. They will operate as a point of contact for electrical maintenance vendors and tradesmen across the campus, working in collaboration with Facilities Management, the Electrician will oversee electrical service request, preventative maintenance, external vendor/ tradesperson scheduling, and coordination of access to campus buildings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment

Perform LOTO to ensure safe isolation and verification of zero energy state

Troubleshoot new and existing electrical systems, including new and existing machinery

Perform preventative repair and maintenance of electrical systems, devices, and equipment

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

Test electrical circuits to ensure their operability, phase rotation and conductivity

Installation of electrical wiring and components to design and code specifications

Operation of test equipment like volt/ohmmeters, meggers and circuit tracers

Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

5+ years of professional experience in commercial equipment wiring, maintenance, and repair

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

State of Washington Journeyman license

Experience with 3-phase electrical systems

Experience with 480/277 volt and 208/120-volt systems

Adapts well within a team setting

Demonstrated skill in practicing safety requirements and OSHA standards when working with hazardous energy, heavy loads, working with heights and operating equipment

Able to identify and implement efficient paths of action to complete assigned work

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

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

Excellent communication and computer skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work first shift: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends and overtime

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

Ability to work in outdoor environments requiring exposure to heat and cold 

Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 4: $41.00 - $50.00

Level 5: $46.50 - $59.00

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 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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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