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SpaceX · 1 week ago

Supervisor, Mechanical (HVAC)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $135K/yr

3+ years exp

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. As a Mechanical Supervisor, you will lead the 1st shift HVAC technician team and be responsible for the maintenance and repair of complex systems in the manufacturing facilities.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a team responsible for performing inspections, testing, maintenance and repair of campus wide systems; including mechanical/HVAC, compressed air, dust collectors, plumbing tasks (backflow preventers/etc) as well as other preventative maintenance and repair programs covered by facilities operations

Lead and direct a team of plumbing, compressed air, and HVAC focused facility technicians

Schedule daily work and prioritize assignments

Develop, plan and execute site improvement projects in accordance with overall business objectives and strategy

Know and understand all safety procedures of SpaceX in order to observe the work of contractors and bring safety concerns to their attention as needed. Report all unsafe acts and conditions which remain uncorrected to supervisor. Allow no work to be performed when conditions are considered unsafe

Maintain appropriate records for all trades as required

Know and understand mechanical equipment such as: chilled water systems, boilers, VFDs, pumps, PLC’s, condensers, split systems, air compressors, dust collectors and other mechanical equipment

Communicate with Manager on daily activities, projects, team moral and concerning issues

Manage vendor/contractor finances. Work with SpaceX buyers and AP to assure accounts are maintained

Oversee team of techs, driving overall performance and effectiveness through individual coaching and development

Qualification

HVAC systemsFacilities managementBudget managementBuilding management systemsAsset management softwareMicrosoft applicationsContract negotiationAttention to detailIndependent workProblem-solving

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of experience with facilities management

Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support of critical activities and emergency situations

Willing to perform work in extreme outdoor environments – cold, heat, and rain

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or equivalent

Knowledge of building management and automated facilities monitoring systems and processes such as: HVAC systems, fluid plumbing systems, generators, compressed air systems or fuel storage systems

Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint

Experience managing budgets and third-party vendors

Experience negotiating contracts and comparing service costs to achieve maximum value

Experience with asset management software

High attention to detail and cleanliness standards

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Ability to anticipate needs and develop innovative solutions for continuous improvement