Job Description

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.

FACILITIES SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Facilities Manager(s) in all aspects of project implementation as needed
Create and take part in meetings and presentations with executive leadership
Provide campus wide reporting on departmental spend, ticketing, and other metrics as requested
Maintain contracts for facilities services such as elevators, cranes, waste, recycling, pest control, landscaping, and other repair services
Obtain multiple bids from competing contractors
Perform job walk-downs with vendors, engineers, supervisors, and managers
Work with the purchasing department to ensure vendors are approved, vetted, and insured
Assist with badging, ITAR, NDA requirements, and safety training
Create RFPO’s and assist buyers with vendor selection
Ensure purchase orders are accurate with no cost over runs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of facility vendor and contract management experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience with facilities within the aerospace industry
Familiarity with space planning procedures and operations
Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
Ability to create and update RFPOs and facilities work orders in an ERP software
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
Ability to read and understand basic floor plans
Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic directions

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Schedule varies based on site operational needs, extended hours and weekends could be required; flexibility required
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

Required Skills

High school diploma or equivalency certificate5+ years of facility vendor and contract management experienceExperience with facilities within the aerospace industryFamiliarity with space planning procedures and operationsKnowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programsAbility to create and update RFPOs and facilities work orders in an ERP softwareAbility to work effectively in a team environmentAbility to make independent judgments with limited informationCommunication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customersLogical and strategic approach to solving problemsAbility to read and understand basic floor plansComfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic directionsSchedule varies based on site operational needs, extended hours and weekends could be required; flexibility requiredTypically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rainWork performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

Responsibilities

Assist the Facilities Manager(s) in all aspects of project implementation as needed
Create and take part in meetings and presentations with executive leadership
Provide campus wide reporting on departmental spend, ticketing, and other metrics as requested
Maintain contracts for facilities services such as elevators, cranes, waste, recycling, pest control, landscaping, and other repair services
Obtain multiple bids from competing contractors
Perform job walk-downs with vendors, engineers, supervisors, and managers
Work with the purchasing department to ensure vendors are approved, vetted, and insured
Assist with badging, ITAR, NDA requirements, and safety training
Create RFPO’s and assist buyers with vendor selection
Ensure purchase orders are accurate with no cost over runs
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of facility vendor and contract management experience
Experience with facilities within the aerospace industry
Familiarity with space planning procedures and operations
Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
Ability to create and update RFPOs and facilities work orders in an ERP software
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
Logical and strategic approach to solving problems

Facilities Specialist (Starship)

SpaceX

Job Description