Supervisor, Crane Operations

Spacex

Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 115,000 - 155,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)}
Stock / equity
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Parental leave

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Supervisor of Crane Operations (Maintenance & Service) to lead a team delivering reliable crane and elevator services on site. You will plan, budget, and enforce scope of work while guiding a preventive maintenance program and safety culture.

The role requires 3+ years in crane maintenance supervision, strong reading of schematics, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Local relocation and on-call coverage are part of the job.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years leading crane maintenance and repair.
  • Ability to read specifications and blueprints.
  • Experience in manufacturing environments.
  • Strong safety leadership and on-call readiness.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team responsible for all facilities crane and elevator operations to ensure zero unplanned interruptions of services to employees and customers.
  • Coordinate planning, budgeting, scheduling, and scope of work enforcement for facilities crane operations and elevator services.
  • Develop and administer an effective and efficient preventative maintenance program.
  • Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX’s custom work order system.
  • Provide leadership, conduct annual performance reviews, and manage subordinate technicians.
  • Consult with production engineering and facilities construction for required crane systems.
  • Prioritize tasks and projects effectively to drive department efficiency and eliminate blockers to critical path.
  • Have high regard for personal safety and safety of others while providing safety leadership and driving a culture of safety excellence.
  • Assure there is compliance with all Federal, State and local building codes as related to facilities crane and elevator operations.

Skills

Leadership
Crane maintenance
Safety leadership
Team supervision
Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in facilities operations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Outlook
Excel
Word

Job description

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.

SUPERVISOR, CRANE OPERATIONS (MAINTENANCE & SERVICE)
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead a team responsible for all facilities crane and elevator operations to ensure zero unplanned interruptions of services to employees and customers.
  • Coordinate the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and scope of work enforcement for facilities crane operations and elevator services.
  • Develop and administer an effective and efficient preventative maintenance program.
  • Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX’s custom work order system.
  • Provide leadership, conduct annual performance reviews, and manage subordinate technicians.
  • Consult with production engineering and facilities construction for required crane systems.
  • Prioritize tasks and projects effectively to drive department efficiency and eliminate blockers to critical path.
  • Have high regard for personal safety and safety of others while providing safety leadership and driving a culture of safety excellence.
  • Assure there is compliance with all Federal, State and local building codes as related to facilities crane and elevator operations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 3+ years of experience as a lead or supervisor in crane maintenance and repair.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • PMP, BOC Level I or Level II, or CFM/FMP certifications.
  • Bachelor’s degree in facilities operations, or equivalent trade experience.
  • Experience with bridge and gantry cranes.
  • Ability to read, interpret and understand technical language in specifications, schematics and blueprints.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing atmosphere safely and follow safety practices and regulations.
  • Ability to work in high-volume, fast paced environment.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Possess a strong work ethic and problem solving attitude.
  • Strong organizational and collaborative communication skills are essential.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Provide 24/7 on-call support of all critical activities and emergency situations.
  • This isnota remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area.
  • Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
  • Ability to work and remain focused in confined spaces and hazardous environments while wearing appropriate PPE.
  • Ability to stand, crawl, stoop, and push or lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted.
  • Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay Range: $115,000.00 - $155,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

  • 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 Affimative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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