Facilities Specialist, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

The role

This person will manage and coordinate multiple service contracts for the maintenance of SpaceX facilities. They will act as a liaison for vendors and direct system repairs for facilities support equipment.

What you will do

• Manage, coordinate, and act as the liaison for multiple service contracts
• Partner with Purchasing on the RFP/bid process for multiple service contracts
• Coordinate operational schedules for vendors
• Work with suppliers to increase efficiency in service delivery
• Ensure vendors meet SpaceX standards
• Manage the traffic of operational requests and follow through completing of tasks
• Interact with tradesman, contractors and building officials to coordinate and execute maintenance repair
• Direct system repairs of facilities, HVAC equipment, electrical systems, fire protection, water and plumbing infrastructure, paint, and grounds keeping
• Coordinate and facilitate furniture requests
• Manage fleet vehicle requests, insurance, tags, and maintenance

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, operations, or coordination
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and provide 24x7 on-call support in emergency situations
• Comfortable managing several projects at once and adjusting quickly when strategic priorities change

Nice to have

• Facilities Management Professional (FMP), Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
• Experiencing organizing work with multiple trades
• Degree in architecture, engineering, project management, construction management, or related field
• Organized and self-driven; capable of working independently with little direction
• Ability to drive continuous improvement through innovation and creativity

Before you apply

• 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 eligibl

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company is standing up one of the largest solar cell manufacturing facilities in the world.