Manager, Critical Lift (Starship)

The role

The Manager of the Critical Lift team manages all crane operations onsite at Starbase. This includes critical flight hardware lifts and construction-related lifts.

What you will do

• Manage a team of technicians and supervisors specializing in heavy crane lifting and rigging operations
• Monitor and improve operations to ensure a safe work environment
• Conduct regular safety walks and address safety issues
• Create and implement critical lift plans
• Manage fleet of owned and rented crane and rigging assets
• Build working relationships with cross-functional and upstream partners
• Follow DOT, local, state, and federal safety requirements
• Assess employee performance and provide feedback
• Identify process improvement and modifications to increase efficiency
• Analyze logistics problems to aid in processing flight hardware and Ground Support Equipment

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 8+ years of experience in Heavy Lifting Operations
• 4+ years of experience leading Lifting and Rigging teams with direct reports

Nice to have

• Understanding of all rigging equipment - shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
• Demonstrate strong leadership traits
• Experience with continuous process improvement and implementation of new methods
• Experience with preventative maintenance of equipment, as well as equipment operational awareness
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Word and PowerPoint
• Stellar communication skills both written and verbal
• Well organized and able to multi-task, detail oriented while also working within time constraints and deadlines
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment
• NCCCO/NCCER Certifications

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting.