On-Site Facilities Operations Manager (24/7 Support)

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Facilities Manager to maintain Starbase, TX mechanical systems and ensure operations run with zero unplanned interruptions. You will lead a diverse team, manage scheduling, safety, and lifecycle costs while coordinating with site leadership to plan and execute projects for efficiency improvements.

The role requires hands-on experience in construction or HVAC, strong communication, and the ability to work on-site at Starbase with occasional travel to other sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of experience in construction, facility maintenance, or HVAC systems.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Experience with building management and automated facilities monitoring systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, telecom, fire suppression, generators.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team of technicians dedicated to ensuring zero unplanned interruption in services to employees and customers
• Manage scheduling and forecasting, career development, extreme ownership of total execution, building safety and reliability controls into our operations
• Work directly with sites leadership to plan, resource, and execute projects based off manifest needs and requests of the operation to bolster process and efficiency improvements
• Review work instructions and executed work to improve the overall process of the work center and the individual execution of the team
• Conduct continuous assessment of resource needs, including responsibility for support projects and life cycle operational costs
• Oversee contractors for work on site related to the facilities infrastructure maintenance including all mechanical, HVAC, electrical, building control systems and water systems to ensure vendors meet corporate standards and deliver promised services and materials
• Manage overall preventative maintenance at all sites, help develop priorities and strategies for large repair/replacement
• Track and communicate key performance indicators, such as safety metrics, quality metrics, labor trends, and operating expenses to the team and executive leadership
• Provide on-call 24/7 support for any facility related troubleshooting or emergency repairs

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Facilities Manager to maintain Starbase, TX mechanical systems and ensure operations run with zero unplanned interruptions. You will lead a diverse team, manage scheduling, safety, and lifecycle costs while coordinating with site leadership to plan and execute projects for efficiency improvements.

The role requires hands-on experience in construction or HVAC, strong communication, and the ability to work on-site at Starbase with occasional travel to other sites.