HVAC Programmer (Starbase)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Austin (TX); In loco; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

SpaceX is seeking an HVAC Programmer to design, integrate, and validate control software for critical facilities at the Starbase site. You will build programming packages, run functional tests, and train technicians on interaction with control systems.

The role requires hands-on development of building automation, collaboration with engineers, and willingness to travel to SpaceX locations for mission-critical projects, including overtime as needed.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical systems and control systems.
• Associate degree or 1-2 years vocational training preferred.

Mansioni

• Set up process to write all programs and virtual points.
• Work with engineers to produce controller and graphical software meeting expectations.
• Incorporate third party software into building automation system designs.
• Identify components to network workstations and configure software networking.
• Set up test systems to validate programming prior to field release.
• Create functional test checkout sheets for specialist books.
• Provide technical support before, during and after installation.
• Recommend improvements to improve reliability of control systems.
• Provide in-house software support and assist maintenance of system software.
• Provide onsite assistance at critical facilities for testing.
• Perform administrative duties such as reports, quotes, and purchase orders.

Conoscenze

HVAC programming

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Site installation support

Electrical knowledge

Formazione

High school diploma

Associate degree or vocational training

Strumenti

Johnson Controls

Andover Controls

Siemens Controls

Building automation software

Descrizione del lavoro

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
• 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
• 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 [e-mail] .