Mission-Critical Data Center Facilities Lead

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Data Center Facilities Specialist to operate and maintain MEP systems in mission-critical data centers. You will work with engineers, technicians, and internal customers to ensure zero unplanned interruptions while supporting cooling, electrical, and building controls.

The role requires hands-on inspections, testing of pumps, chillers, UPS and generators, and reading diagrams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience operating or maintaining HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or data center critical-infrastructure systems.
• 2+ years of experience operating or maintaining data center critical infrastructure systems.
• HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical systems certifications or journeyman/master level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain data center MEP systems.
• Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair critical data center infrastructure.
• Read and interpret schematics, one-lines, and diagrams for assembly and repair.
• Coordinate and support system shutdowns and turnover; follow safety procedures.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical safety

Pneumatic principles

Reading schematics

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certificate

HVAC/mechanical/plumbing/electrical certifications (journeyman/master)

Tools

BMS

PLC-based control systems

Electrical power monitoring systems

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Data Center Facilities Specialist to operate and maintain MEP systems in mission-critical data centers. You will work with engineers, technicians, and internal customers to ensure zero unplanned interruptions while supporting cooling, electrical, and building controls.

The role requires hands-on inspections, testing of pumps, chillers, UPS and generators, and reading diagrams.