Facilities Operations Manager – Space-Grade Solar Cell Plant

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Manager, Facilities Operations – Solar Cell Factory (STARLINK) to lead the central utility plant, chemical systems, wastewater, and site services powering 24/7 solar cell manufacturing. You will build a high‑reliability operation, manage a team of facility technicians, and partner with Production, Maintenance, and EHS to ensure uptime and safety.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in engineering or STEM or 5+ years of leadership in facilities/utilities, with experience in central

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM discipline; OR 5+ years of experience leading facilities/utilities operations.
• Lead daily operations of central utility plant, gas farm, chemical systems, and wastewater treatment to enable 24/7 solar cell manufacturing.
• Develop preventative maintenance schedules, safety training, and emergency response plans to guarantee facility uptime.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the central utility plant, gas farm, chemical systems, and wastewater treatment infrastructure that enable 24/7 solar cell manufacturing
• Oversee high-purity gas and chemical procurement, storage, distribution, and delivery systems while minimizing waste and ensuring uninterrupted supply to production lines
• Manage building and environmental systems (HVAC, power distribution, plumbing, exhaust) to maintain precise cleanroom conditions for space-grade solar cells
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules, procedures, safety training, and emergency response plans
• Lead and develop a team of facility technicians and operators in a high-reliability environment
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and EHS to troubleshoot issues and support factory expansion
• Track and optimize KPIs including uptime, costs, compliance, and yield impact
• Drive sustainable operations and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, local codes)
• Foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation to enable SpaceX’s vision in space infrastructure

Skills

Leadership experience

Facility operations

SCADA systems

Industrial automation

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

SpaceX seeks a Manager, Facilities Operations – Solar Cell Factory (STARLINK) to lead the central utility plant, chemical systems, wastewater, and site services powering 24/7 solar cell manufacturing. You will build a high‑reliability operation, manage a team of facility technicians, and partner with Production, Maintenance, and EHS to ensure uptime and safety.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in engineering or STEM or 5+ years of leadership in facilities/utilities, with experience in central