Field Safety Technician — Hot Work & Confined Space

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Support Technician in Wisconsin to work with management, engineers, welders, and maintenance staff to set up and supervise hot work and confined space activities. The role emphasizes safety, hazard recognition, and collaboration with Environmental Health and Safety.

The candidate will monitor operations, ensure proper procedures are followed, and assist with hands-on build tasks. Strong understanding of safety rules and the ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in production/manufacturing/construction environments.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• OSHA-certified Fire Prevention Safety Training.
• 1+ years of experience with fire detection systems.
• Ability to identify and implement efficient action paths.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals/reports.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.
• Understanding of hot work–generating processes and related hazards.
• Basic understanding of flammable/combustible materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up areas for hot work and confined space entry with management, engineers, welders, fabrication and maintenance personnel, plus contractors.
• Monitor hot work/confined space entry to identify hazards and mitigate risks per SpaceX policies.
• Initiate protective actions and evacuate personnel if needed.
• Check in/out equipment and tools daily with site members.
• Keep non-essential personnel clear of hot work areas.
• Collaborate with EHS on hot work/confined space procedures.
• Understand and operate fire alarms and suppression systems, and fire extinguishers.
• Assist with hands-on build and fabrication tasks.

Skills

Safety awareness

Industrial experience

Electrical and mechanical codes/standa

OSHA Fire Prevention Training

Fire detection systems experience

Independent judgment

Read/understand technical manuals

Use precision measuring instruments

Hot work processes understanding

Flammable materials understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Job description

SpaceX is hiring a Support Technician in Wisconsin to work with management, engineers, welders, and maintenance staff to set up and supervise hot work and confined space activities. The role emphasizes safety, hazard recognition, and collaboration with Environmental Health and Safety.

The candidate will monitor operations, ensure proper procedures are followed, and assist with hands-on build tasks. Strong understanding of safety rules and the ability to work in physically demanding conditions