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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Electrician - Level 4/5

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$38/hr - $57/hr

5+ 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 an Electrician, you will help design, build, activate, and maintain advanced manufacturing facilities, utilizing your expertise to develop solutions at the cutting edge of space technology.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain systems in peak operating condition, and to develop/update detailed work instructions for proper equipment preventative maintenance dedicated to ensuring zero unplanned interruption in services to employees and customers

Install, maintain and repair electrical support equipment on facilities systems including medium to low voltage transformers, panels, substations, switch gear, Uninterrupted Power Supplies, Sag correctors, automatic transfer switches, generators, and fly wheels

Perform electrical modifications, install electrical wiring and components to design and code specifications

Perform failure assessments and day-to-day safety inspections - making recommendations to the supervisor as required

Perform hands-on shop work and/or on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of electrical equipment

Present information on equipment maintenance statuses for all critical facilities as required for internal and external customers

Open, track and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX systems

Follow and ensure site compliance with all applicable SpaceX, local, state, and federal building codes, regulations, and laws

Troubleshoot new and existing electrical systems, including new and existing machinery

Perform work from instructions using blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics

Test electrical circuits to ensure their operability, phase rotation and conductivity

Operation of test equipment like volt/ohmmeters, meggers and circuit tracers

Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance

Qualification

Electrical systems troubleshootingElectrical wiringMaintenanceNICET certificationJourneymanMaster licenseOSHA standards knowledge480/277 volt systemsElectrical hand tools proficiencyTechnical manual readingMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommercial building codes knowledgeForklift operation

Required

High school diploma or GED or equivalent certificate

5+ years of professional experience in commercial equipment wiring, maintenance, and repair

Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance

Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted

First shift hours: 5 AM - 3:30 PM PST

Willing to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed

Periodic work in extreme outdoor environments: heat, cold, wind, rain

Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

Able to work at elevated heights (up to 150 feet), including the use of ladder

Possesses a good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and is a self-starter

Demonstrates a consistent record of punctual schedule adherence

Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Valid CA driver's license

Preferred

Fire systems knowledge with NICET certification

Journeyman or master electrician license

Demonstrated skill in practicing safety requirements and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards when working with hazardous energy, heavy loads, and when working overhead

Experience with 480/277 volt and 208/120 volt systems

Ability to use a variety of electrician's hand tools including Sawzall, conduit bender, wire-tugger, hand/hydraulic punch, spade lug crimper, clamp on current, meter multi-meter and other measuring and testing instruments

Ability to test, calibrate, diagnose, and repair various devices and controls

Ability to use a variety of electrician's hand tools as well as measuring and testing instruments

Demonstrable knowledge and/or understanding of codes, rules, regulations and standards of electrical equipment

Ability to read and understand technical manuals and reports

Familiar with commercial building codes

Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to generate service reports and communicate within the company including skills to navigate web-based service literature and programs

Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack, boom lift, work truck, and overhead crane