SpaceX Critical Lift Technician responsible for movement of Booster/Ship and ground support equipment across launch sites. Operates and maintains heavy machinery and performs preventative maintenance to support launch vehicle operations.
Responsibilities
Responsible for Booster/Ship and associated ground support equipment (GSE) movement across multiple launch sites
Perform preventative maintenance on mobile cranes, cranes, and SPMTs
Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure systems and equipment are maintained with the highest level of quality to support current and future manifest
Utilize heavy machinery (standard and high capacity forklifts, telehandlers, mobile hydraulic/crawler cranes, SPMTs, high reach man lifts, overhead cranes) to lift and move flight hardware and associated GSE after delivery and before shipping
Evaluate in-transit risks and provide on-site solutions to alleviate risk. Including routing, repairs, escorts, and drivers – including physical escorts across launch sites
Make recommendations to logistics management to improve the health, timing, and safety of all movements
Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure systems and mechanical equipment are built with the highest level of quality to support the successful launch of our multi-million dollar launch vehicle
Troubleshoot operational issues found on the vehicle press system
Maintain and install fluid system components from a schematic or drawing including ball and check valves, pressure regulators and gauges, etc.
Set up, inspect, operate, and perform maintenance on hydraulic self-propelled modular transporters, hydraulic booms and crawler cranes
Perform tear down and assembly of different configurations associated with Cranes and SPMTs
Qualification
NCCCO/NCCER certifications in crane
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience on a critical lift team or a logistics/transport team
Preferred
2+ years of experience with SPMT operators and/or hydraulic lift trailers
2+ years of with mobile hydraulic and/or crawler cranes for delicate lifting operations (ex. Wind farms, power plants, oil refineries) and 2+ years of experience in rigging
NCCCO/NCCER certifications in crane, rigging, ironworking, and heavy equipment operations (ex. TLL, TSS, LAT, OVR, RIG-I/II, SGP)
Ability to read and interpret engineering work instructions/drawings and verify that the given load, securing method, transport, and loading/unloading processes are carried out successfully and in accordance with transport or lift plan
Experience with organization and ability to multi-task, detail-oriented while also working within time constraints and deadlines
Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems
Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers
