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MASTER ELECTRICIAN

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Install or repair any of a variety of electrical equipment such as motor control centers, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment
Preventive maintenance on panels, computer/server rooms and all other aspects of electrical maintenance, repair and troubleshooting
Determine the location and density of circuitry, evaluate load demand, isolate malfunctions, and incorporate engineering changes
Make circuit analyses, calculate loads, and trace relationships in signal flow
Establish cost savings plans to decrease site power usage or increase usage where needed for business testing purposes
Maintain NEC code enforcement
Manage outside electrical contractors brought in for facility expansion needs if necessary
Providing electrical and telecom to workstations and other areas
Read and implement schematics and blueprints along with project planning, scheduling and working with other on-site facilities personnel
Install and program automation devices
Install connectors, connector pins, terminals and lugs
Troubleshoot all new and existing electrical lines and all new and existing machinery
Lead fellow electricians on project work as needed
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
4+ years of work experience in commercial equipment maintenance and repair
Active electrician’s license

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Trade school certification
Training and/or experience in basic operation of soldering wires & connectors, operation of various crimping tools, wire stripping, ohm’s law, continuity testing
Ability to use a variety of electrician’s hand tools including sawzall, conduit bender, clamp on current meter, and wire tugger, jig saw, hydraulic punch, hand punch, hack saw, multimeter, and spade lug crimper, as well as other measuring and testing instruments
Ability to complete work according to compliance regulations as work may be subject to review by a safety engineer or city inspector for general compliance with accepted practices
Demonstrated skill in practicing safety requirements and OSHA standards when working with hazardous energy, heavy loads, and when working overhead
Working knowledge of construction and building codes, technology and standards

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday(s) as needed
Must be able to travel to other sites as needed
Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting 25 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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