Lead Electrician (College Station)

SpaceX•College Station, TX

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a Lead Electrician to lead and coordinate the team responsible for electrical infrastructure. The role involves scheduling daily work and prioritizing assignments, as well as installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, and repairing electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. The electrician follows instructions, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and code specifications, and uses electrical test equipment to verify safe and operable systems. The position requires travel to Starbase, Texas, and remote SpaceX sites for critical projects, with travel of up to 85%. The employee must be willing to work all shifts and be available for overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 5 years of professional experience in commercial equipment wiring, maintenance, and repair.
Valid state-issued driver's license.
Willingness to travel to Starbase, Texas, and remote SpaceX sites to support critical projects, with up to 85% travel.
Must be able to work all shifts and be available for overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to perform duties requiring standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions and small openings, and climbing hand over hand.
Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with three-phase electrical systems.
Experience with 480/277-volt and 208/120-volt systems.
Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology.
Basic understanding of electrical principles, including AC/DC circuits and safety standards.
Ability to read basic prints and drawings and use common test tools.
Proficiency with hand and power tools.
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting more than 50 pounds, working at heights or in confined spaces, and working outdoors in all weather.
Strong safety focus and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Knowledge of print reading for drawings, manuals, and one-line diagrams.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the team responsible for electrical infrastructure.
Schedule daily work and prioritize assignments.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) to ensure safe isolation and verify a zero-energy state.
Troubleshoot new and existing electrical systems, including machinery.
Perform preventative repair and maintenance of electrical systems, devices, and equipment.
Perform work from instructions using blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
Test electrical circuits for operability, phase rotation, and conductivity.
Install electrical wiring and components to design and code specifications.
Operate test equipment such as volt/ohmmeters, meggers, and circuit tracers.
Perform other assigned duties to help ensure efficient and effective work environments.