Lead Electrician (C-10 Licensed)

Zipline•Esparto, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service, on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. They design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products. Their system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back, with over 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown. The company seeks practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth, motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives. The Flight Test team is responsible for testing new and existing systems to ensure safety and reliability. This involves preflighting and launching aircraft, performing repair and maintenance on aircraft and ground systems, and conducting tests on new hardware and software. The team conducts scaled operations at a primary test facility and targeted testing at several other locations in Northern California. As the Lead Electrician, you will report directly to the Head of Test Sites and play a crucial role in managing and coordinating various aspects of the electrical site infrastructure. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the workplace by overseeing electrical installations and upgrades, maintenance, operations, security, and services. You will be the point of contact for all electrical site infrastructure, including upgrades, repairs, maintenance activities, renovations, and vendor oversight at Zipline’s flight test locations. Based out of Zipline’s primary test facility, you will support several other small-scale test locations throughout the Northern California region with intermittent travel to other sites. You will perform electrical installation, construction, and upgrade works personally in accordance with all relevant standards and codes, and manage subcontractors performing similar works to ensure high standards for quality, cost, and workmanship. Additionally, you will conduct regular inspections to identify potential maintenance needs and recommend necessary improvements. You will partner with internal engineering teams, providing feedback on Zipline’s electrical approaches. You will also be responsible for general ownership of the electrical infrastructure at test sites, maintaining up-to-date electrical single line diagrams and as-built documentation, and owning general electrical operations and safety processes and associated internal workflows. Your work will directly affect Zipline’s ability to improve and expand its service globally. This is an in-person role, servicing testing facilities in Esparto, South San Francisco, and occasionally in Half Moon Bay, California, well-suited for an experienced Journeyman/Journeywoman seeking to expand their skill set, manage contractors, and increase organizational impact.

Requirements

Must possess a valid, active California C-10 Electrical Contractor License in good standing with the CSLB.
Proven experience in general construction, construction management, facilities management, or a similar role.
Experience with electrical construction and SLD tools and CAD programs such as Bluebeam.
Comfortability with standard spreadsheet and word processing tools.
Strong project management experience.
Strong technical capabilities regarding testing infrastructure management, assembly, and delivering feedback to engineering.
Contractor and vendor oversight experience.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Self-motivation and strong record of working independently.
Financial acumen and independent financial planning skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
A deep excitement to learn, and an aptitude for multi-tasking.
A desire to work in a hands-on environment and outdoors.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
A safety first mindset and approach.
Willingness to travel between California testing facilities 25% of the time.
Willingness to travel to other sites outside California on an intermittent basis.

Responsibilities

Performing electrical installation, construction and upgrade works personally in accordance with all relevant standards and codes
Manage subcontractors performing electrical installation, construction and upgrade works ensuring a high standard for quality, cost and workmanship.
Coordinate and schedule routine maintenance activities, repairs, and renovations at Zipline testing facilities.
Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and maintenance staff to address electrical related issues promptly ensuring quality delivered service.
Brainstorm and execute site expansion projects such as the construction of mock buildings and backyards, test support buildings, observation towers, and expansion of utilities on-site with ownership of the electrical components of such projects.
Coordinate site safety reviews and activities for the Facilities Team.
Maintain records of maintenance activities, including service contracts, warranties, and inspection reports.
Conduct regular inspections to identify potential maintenance needs and recommend necessary improvements.
Communicate with teams to understand their evolving needs and space requirements while proposing strategic solutions.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.