The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
Serve as a dedicated technician with dual core responsibilities: (1) inspection, testing, maintenance, and commissioning support of fire and life-safety systems, and (2) fire, hazardous-materials, and process-emergency response for manufacturing hazards including pyrophoric gas fires (silane), toxic gas leaks (PH3, AsH3), acid spills, wet-bench fires, and cleanroom/tool incidents
Perform and manage ITM for fire and life safety systems (sprinklers,: suppression, alarms, detection, extinguishers, gas detection, SCBA, and related equipment); complete scheduled testing and maintenance with little or no guidance, close out deficiencies, and support regulatory or insurance inspections
Support installation, upgrades, and commissioning of fire protection systems:: walkdowns, device checkout, punch lists, functional tests, and turnover
Verify that installed systems stay in working order and that impairments are logged, mitigated, and restored
Work with facilities teams, fire contractors, and the authority having: jurisdiction (fire marshal) on inspections, permits, impairments, and certifications
Read drawings, submittals, and test reports well enough to follow a job in: the field and flag what does not match
What they're looking for
- Keep inspection, test, and corrective-action records so audits and AHJ visits have a clean paper trail
- Respond to impairments, leaks, trouble signals, and after-hours issues as the site requires
- Fill key operational roles during incidents (including HAZMAT: technician-level support and technical rescue); perform size-up, specialized gas monitoring, scene control, isolation support, defensive and offensive tactics, foam/dry-chemical application, spill containment, decontamination, and two-in/two-out operations
- Operate in full structural firefighting PPE + SCBA and Level A/B hazmat: suits; maintain accountability, communications, and incident documentation; participate effectively in ICS structure
