Starship Launch HVAC Lead Technician

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Lead HVAC Technician (Starship) to lead maintenance on critical HVAC systems aboard SpaceX facilities. You will prioritize, plan, and schedule maintenance with engineers and coordinators, ensuring compliance with safety policies and industry standards.

The role requires extensive experience with HVAC, pneumatic, electrical, and control systems, and a strong ability to document repairs and maintain preventative maintenance schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 2+ years of maintenance technician experience.
• 3+ years of HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and control systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with maintenance coordinators and engineers to prioritize, plan, and schedule maintenance and repairs for HVAC support equipment on facilities critical systems including air handlers, chilled water condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, and filters
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule on launch associated HVAC systems
• Collaborate with engineering and managers to maintain systems in peak operating condition
• Ensure the team follows all regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures including quality policies, safety policies, and standards per OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, and other agencies
• Execute sitewide processes to increase reliability developments

Skills

HVAC systems

Pneumatic control

Electrical systems

Control systems

Repair reporting

Hand tools & power tools

VFD

AC/DC electrical

Education

Associate degree or vocational HVAC

Tools

Multimeters

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Lead HVAC Technician (Starship) to lead maintenance on critical HVAC systems aboard SpaceX facilities. You will prioritize, plan, and schedule maintenance with engineers and coordinators, ensuring compliance with safety policies and industry standards.

The role requires extensive experience with HVAC, pneumatic, electrical, and control systems, and a strong ability to document repairs and maintain preventative maintenance schedules.