Master/Senior Facilities Technician

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab's Facilities team is responsible for maintenance, operations, and improvements projects across our locations, making sure that the facilities our teams use every day are well looked after and operating as they should. The Facilities Electrical Technician is responsible for electrical maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and electrical improvement projects at Rocket Lab's headquarters and Engine Development Center. This position can be hired on as a Senior Facilities Technician or Master Facilities Technician level.

Requirements

For Senior Facilities Technician: 8+ years of electrical maintenance experience in any of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, medical device, or a heavily regulated manufacturing facility.
For Senior Facilities Technician: High School Diploma, GED OR 12+ years of experience in electrical maintenance in lieu of diploma.
For Senior Facilities Technician: Experience with facilities systems and improvement projects.
For Master Facilities Technician: 10+ years of electrical maintenance experience in any of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, medical device, or a heavily regulated manufacturing facility.
For Master Facilities Technician: High School Diploma, GED OR 14+ years of experience in electrical maintenance in lieu of diploma.
For Master Facilities Technician: Experience with facilities systems and improvement projects.
Work in environments with electrical hazards, chemical exposure, temperature variations, and noise.
Wear required PPE as assigned, which may include safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and/or other protective clothing for extended periods.
Move between buildings, labs, and work areas, as needed.
Lift, carry, push and pull materials and equipment up to 25 pds unassisted.
Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require.

Nice To Haves

Licensed electrician or certified electrical professional is highly preferred.
Experience with managing a cleanroom.
Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary electrical subject matter expert for HQ and the Engine Development Center.
Plan, scope, and execute electrical infrastructure projects including power distribution, panel upgrades, machine installs, lighting systems, and equipment tie-ins.
Coordinate directly with internal customers (Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, Production, IT) to define electrical requirements, project timelines, shutdown windows, and commissioning plans.
Perform installation, troubleshooting, repair, and upgrade of building electrical systems (120V–480V, 3-phase systems).
Read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and construction drawings.
Install and modify conduit systems; proficiently bend conduit from ½" to 1 ¼” using manual tube benders (EMT preferred; rigid and flexible conduit experience a plus).
Size conductors, breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment in accordance with NEC and local code.
Support equipment installations including procurement, layout planning, power drops, disconnects, and final energization.
Manage electrical work orders through JIRA and prioritize based on production impact and safety risk.
Ensure all electrical work complies with NEC, OSHA, and local building code requirements.
Provide oversight of contractors performing electrical work and verify work meets Rocket Lab standards.
Assist with broader facilities maintenance tasks as required, including HVAC support, plumbing repairs, painting, minor construction, furniture relocation, and other general facilities maintenance activities to support site operations.