Support Technician

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SpaceX is seeking a Support Technician at our Brownsville site to support operations and safety initiatives. You will help set up hot work and confined space areas and monitor activities to identify hazards and ensure compliance with SpaceX policies.

You will assist with hands-on build tasks, operate fire safety systems, and collaborate with engineers, welders, fabrication and maintenance personnel, and contractors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a production, manufacturing, or construction environment.
• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• OSHA-certified Fire Prevention Safety Training preferred.
• Experience working with fire detection systems is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and reports.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.

Responsabilités

• Set up areas for hot work and confined space entry with safety in mind.
• Monitor hot work and confined space entry to identify hazards and mitigate risks.
• Initiate protective actions and evacuations if necessary.
• Check in/out equipment and tools daily with site members.
• Keep non‑essential personnel away from hot work areas.
• Coordinate with EHS on hot work/confined space procedures.
• Understand and operate fire alarms, suppression systems, and extinguishers.
• Assist with hands-on build and fabrication tasks.

Connaissances

Production experience

Safety awareness

Independent judgment

Reading technical manuals

Formation

High school diploma or equivalency

Outils

Fire detection systems knowledge

Description du poste

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.

SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with management, engineers, leads, welders, fabrication and maintenance personnel, along with contractors, to set up areas for conducting hot work/confined space entry to ensure the safety of the facility, equipment, and personnel
• Monitor and observe hot work/confined space entry as it is being conducted, and afterwards, to identify and recognize hazardous conditions as early as possible, and mitigate the hazards and conditions in accordance with incident management best practices and SpaceX policies
• Recognize hazards and initiate protective action; if necessary, ensure the evacuation of all personnel in the event of a fire
• Check in/out equipment and tools daily with all site members
• Keep all non-essential personnel clear of all areas conducting hot work
• Work with Environmental Health and Safety in conducting SpaceX hot work/confined space procedure
• Understand and operate fire alarms, suppression systems, and the various types of fire extinguishers
• Assist with various hands‑on build and fabrication tasks

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years of experience supporting operations in a production, manufacturing, or construction environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Previous knowledge and/or understanding of codes, rules, regulations, and standards of electrical and mechanical equipment
• OSHA‑certified Fire Prevention Safety Training
• 1+ years of experience working with fire detection systems
• Ability to identify and implement efficient paths of action to finish the assigned work
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and reports
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments
• An understanding of hot work-generating processes including cutting, grinding, welding, etc., and the hazards associated with these processes
• A basic understanding of flammable and combustible materials

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standard hours for this position are 6:00am - 4:30pm; current hours are 6:00am - 6:30pm
• Must be available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 10 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 10 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre‑employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

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