Starship HVAC Lead — 24/7 Launch Facility Ops

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks an HVAC Supervisor to lead the launch facilities operations, overseeing HVAC, electrical, water, and grounds systems to ensure uninterrupted launch readiness. The role demands coordinating multiple contractors, directing construction projects, and implementing energy reduction initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in facilities and mechanical systems, 2+ years in a leadership role, and familiarity with TPM/RCM or similar maintenance approaches.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalence certificate.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• 5+ years of professional experience in facilities and mechanical systems.
• Experience with maintenance methodologies such as TPM or RCM preferred.
• Knowledge of building management and automated facilities monitoring systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and supervise the team responsible for launch facilities operations; dedicated to ensure zero unplanned interruption in services to the employees and customers.
• Supervise multiple crafts and contractors to coordinate and execute the maintenance, repair and installation of all launch and mission support related buildings, HVAC equipment, high power electrical systems, fire protection, water and plumbing infrastructure, corrosion control, and grounds.
• Develop cost improvement plans and energy reduction programs for overall site sustainability.
• Supervise and direct all construction projects at the facility to ensure work meets SpaceX standards with minimal interruption to launch operations.
• Oversee facilities renovation projects including all mechanical, structural, HVAC, electrical, and water systems to ensure vendors meet SpaceX standards delivering services, materials, craftsmanship.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance is completed on equipment like emergency generators, UPS systems, electrical power distribution centers, and HVAC equipment.
• Provide/lead on-call 24/7 support at all times including critical launch related activities.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

HVAC systems

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Military/government experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SpaceX seeks an HVAC Supervisor to lead the launch facilities operations, overseeing HVAC, electrical, water, and grounds systems to ensure uninterrupted launch readiness. The role demands coordinating multiple contractors, directing construction projects, and implementing energy reduction initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in facilities and mechanical systems, 2+ years in a leadership role, and familiarity with TPM/RCM or similar maintenance approaches.