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Supervisor, Launch Operations - Night Shift at SpaceX

Brownsville, TX, United States

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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SUPERVISOR, LAUNCH OPERATIONS - NIGHT SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and provide daily support to the launch operations technicians

• Ensure safety and quality inspection principles are followed in all tasks

• Assess candidates and provide recommendations in the hiring process

• Plan, schedule, and assign work, as well as assess completed work

• Ensure employees have the training, tools and materials they need to carry out their duties

• Monitor and approve employee time keeping records

• Communicate how successful performance will be measured and provide collaborative direction to team members; recommend performance standards and ratings

• Lead technicians in the field to accomplish required tasks on a daily basis

• Coordinate upcoming tasks with engineering, while also gaining a solid understanding of all systems, quality criteria, and other relevant requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 2+ years of leadership experience

• 3+ years experience with fluid systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree

• 5+ years of experience as a technician with fluids systems

• Ability to operate successfully in a remote location with a limited team and resources

• Knowledge of safety procedures and techniques

• Knowledge of high pressure pneumatic, hydraulic and cryogenic fluids systems

• Knowledge of all types of bore scope inspection equipment

• Understanding of fluids system schematics and procedures related to launch operations

• Ability to be diplomatic with a variety of individuals across the organizational infrastructure

• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity

• Ability to utilize precision measuring instruments

• Knowledge of different fittings such as NPT and KC

• Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)

• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work night shift (5 PM - 5 AM)

• Ability to work at elevated heights

• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain

• Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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• Location:
  Brownsville, Texas
• Company:
  SpaceX