Electrician (College Station)

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

ELECTRICIAN

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair and replace defective parts in electrical fixtures
• Install maintain and repair electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment including hydraulic and pneumatic devices
• Perform preventative repair and maintenance of field plant and shop electronic and electrical systems devices equipment and components
• Install enhancements and major upgrades to plant electrical subsystems
• Perform work from instructions using blueprints wiring diagrams and schematics
• Test electrical circuits to ensure their operability
• Install electrical components to architectural and code specifications
• Test wiring connections with test equipment like volt/ohmmeters and oscilloscopes
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3 years of experience with electrical systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
• Master electrician license
• Journeyman or NCCER industrial license
• Ability to identify and implement efficient paths of action to finish the assigned work
• Ability to test calibrate diagnose and repair various devices
• Ability to use a variety of electricians hand tools as well as measuring and testing instruments
• Demonstrable knowledge and/or understanding of codes rules regulations and standards of electrical equipment
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and reports
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
• Must be able to work all shifts overtime and/or weekends as needed
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing kneeling crouching twisting upper body working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand lifting up to 25 lbs. and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
• Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes odors and noise
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced challenging work environment
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 3 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 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

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.

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