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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Sr. Lift Master (Starship)

Starbase, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. The Sr. Lift Master role involves overseeing pad and infrastructure builds for the Starship program, advising on heavy equipment procurement, and ensuring safe and efficient lifting operations.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide direct support for Starship pad and infrastructure build

Support the overall leadership team with inputs for strategic planning for efficient critical lifting operations

Advise SpaceX asset procurement strategy for heavy equipment to ensure the required capability and capacity are available based on the required work scope per site

Support overall leadership team on hiring and developing talent for heavy equipment operators, including the execution of operator training on requests

Write and implement lift plans and critical lifts plans as well as act as lift manager for heavy crane lifts, when required

Perform signatory duties for Lift Director or Competent Person on a Critical Lift Form

Monitor and improve operations, ensuring a safe work environment – with the goal of zero OSHA recordables annually. Conduct regular safety walks, address safety issues, and promote safety policies

Oversee safety briefings prior to performing critical/high consequence operations and support safety first culture

Recommend and support routine and non-routine audits of crane operations by EHS across the launch organization

Review/approve proposals and manage crane POs

Develop Contract Labor strategy and monitor contractor performance

Qualification

Lift Director experienceCertified advanced riggerCrane operations expertiseLift plans developmentSafety briefings experiencePreventative maintenanceContract negotiationProcess improvementHeavy equipment knowledgeOrganizedInnovative thinkingMulti-taskingDetail-oriented

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

5+ years of experience as a lift director

10+ years of experience as a certified advanced rigger

Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations when requested

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required

Willing to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches

Stand: Up to 10 hours per day

Sit: Up to 6 hours per day

Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day

Overhead reach: Up to 6 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 6 hours per day

Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day

Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, 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

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

Preferred

Industry leader in crane operations, rigging equipment and their applications

Experience with equipment and direct labor contract negotiation

Experience leading safety briefings for critical/high consequence operations

Experience with preventative maintenance of equipment as well as equipment installations

Experience with continuous process improvement and implementation of new methods for creating improved efficiencies in business operations highly preferred

Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment and write lift plans

Strong working knowledge of lifting signals and communications

Strong working knowledge of operating and inspecting heavy equipment

Organized and self-driven capable of working independently with little direction

Demonstrate innovative and futuristic thinking to drive continuous improvement

Able to multi-task and be detail oriented while also working within time constraints and deadlines