HVAC Programmer (Starbase)

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with hands-on HVAC control programming experience and a willingness to work in a collaborative, mission-critical environment at Starbase, Texas.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with HVAC control programming experience and a history of working with building automation systems
    — “Incorporate third party software into the design of building environmental control automation systems”
  • Individuals who thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional team setting with engineers and system leads
    — “Work in conjunction with engineers, environmental control system/HVAC lead and/or manager”
  • Professionals accustomed to fast-paced, high-stakes environments with strict deadlines
    — “Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrates a high sense of urgency”

Things to consider

  • Travel to different SpaceX locations may be required for mission-critical projects
    — “Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects”
  • The role demands a high level of autonomy and self-direction in execution
    — “Able to work autonomously”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Johnson Controls, Andover Controls, or Siemens in your resume and interview responses
    — “4+ years of experience with Johnson Controls or Andover Controls or Siemens Controls”
  • Emphasize your ability to provide complete programming packages with documentation and testing
    — “Create and provide a complete programming package to the System Manager/Team”
  • Showcase your ability to train technical teams on control systems and improve reliability
    — “Train the technician team on how to interact with the control systems”
  • Demonstrate your experience with setting up virtual and physical test systems for programming validation
    — “Set-up virtual and/or physical test system to test all programming prior to release to the field”
  • Include examples of administrative tasks like expense reports and time tracking in your work history
    — “Perform administrative duties such as expense reports, documentation of detail issues and time spent on tasks”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Developed and integrated new and existing applications into technical infrastructure
  • Created and provided complete programming packages to system managers
Typical background
3+ years of experience with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical systems and control systems

Skills & requirements

Required

HVAC ProgrammingControl SystemsMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsJohnson ControlsAndover ControlsSiemens Controls

Preferred

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsDetail Oriented

Stack & domain

HVACPneumaticMechanicalElectrical SystemsControl SystemsProgramming HVAC Control StrategiesJohnson ControlsAndover ControlsSiemens ControlsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsDetail OrientedOrganizedSense Of UrgencyEnvironmental Control System

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.

HVAC PROGRAMMER

The HVAC Programmer at SpaceX works in a fast-paced environment, where the extraordinary becomes the everyday. The HVAC Programmer develops and integrates new and or existing applications into the technical infrastructure and existing business processes. The HVAC Programmer will create and provide a complete programming package to the System Manager/Team. The package includes but is not limited to a Sequence of Operation, Virtual Points, pre-tested programming and onsite Functional Test for assigned projects. This will involve training the technician team on how to interact with the control systems and overall helping improve all controls and automation for critical systems at the Starbase facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set up process to write all programs and virtual points

Work in conjunction with engineers, environmental control system/HVAC lead and/or manager in order to produce controller and graphical software that will meet or exceed engineers, environmental control system/HVAC lead and/or manager’s expectations

Incorporate third party software into the design of building environmental control automation systems

Identify and obtain the necessary components to network the building automation system workstations; configure the software necessary to network the workstations

Set-up virtual and/or physical test system to test all programming prior to release to the field

Create functional test checkout sheets to be included in specialist checkout books

Provide technical support before, during and after system installation to the engineers, environmental control system/HVAC lead and/or manager regarding environmental control automation system

Provide recommendations to both engineering and technical teams as to how to make the environmental control automation systems more reliable

Provide in-house software support and assist in maintenance of existing system software

Provide onsite assistance at critical facilities with functional testing as required

Perform administrative duties such as expense reports, documentation of detail issues and time spent on tasks within work order system, writing weekly reports, acquiring vendor quotes, submitting purchase orders, etc.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of experience with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical systems and control systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

3+ years of experience programming HVAC control strategies

Associate degree or 1-2 years of vocational technical training

Specialized skill training/certification

Strong leadership and organizational skills

4+ years of experience with Johnson Controls or Andover Controls or Siemens Controls

Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrates a high sense of urgency

Able to work autonomously

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to work all required shift hours, including overtime and weekends, as needed

Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects

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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