Manager, Critical Lift (Starship)

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.

MANAGER, CRITICAL LIFT (STARSHIP)

The Manager of the Critical Lift team plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations of Starbase. It will be your job to manage all crane operations onsite, including critical flight hardware lifts and construction-related lifts to ensure that SpaceX's goals and objectives are being met.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage a team of technicians and supervisors who specialize in heavy crane lifting and rigging operations

Lead by setting an example, taking feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivating your organization to achieve the highest level of results

Monitor and improve operations, ensuring a safe work environment – with a goal of zero OSHA recordables

Conduct regular safety walks, address safety issues, and promote safety policies

Create and implement critical lift plans

Manage fleet of owned and rented crane and rigging assets

Build strong working relationships with cross-functional and upstream partners to ensure effective and efficient team operations

Follow applicable DOT, local, state, and federal safety requirements; environmental and system principles

Assess employee performance; provide positive and constructive feedback; provide conflict resolution; complete annual performance review process; address performance issues with corrective actions in performance improvement plans or through disciplinary actions

Learn and apply qualitative and quantitative methods to measure team effectiveness and performance

Identify process improvement and modifications to develop strategies, increase efficiency, and improve upon existing company objectives

Analyze logistics problems and produce new solutions to aid in faster, leaner processing of flight hardware and Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Lead cost saving opportunities, identifying internal/external cost reductions and optimization opportunities

Lead Industrial Standards Audits for lifting operations

Ensure all processes are followed and remain compliant

Ensure employees have requisite training and remain proficient in their compliance work

Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Above all, remain dependable which means being unfazed by ambiguity or major changes in strategic direction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

8+ years of experience in Heavy Lifting Operations

4+ years of experience leading Lifting and Rigging teams with direct reports

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Understanding of all rigging equipment - shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.

Demonstrate strong leadership traits

Experience with continuous process improvement and implementation of new methods for creating improved efficiencies in business operations

Experience with preventative maintenance of equipment, as well as equipment operational awareness

Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Word and PowerPoint

Stellar communication skills both written and verbal

Must be well organized and able to multi-task, detail oriented while also working within time constraints and deadlines.

Must be comfortable working in a high-stress environment, balancing several projects at any given time, as well as able to absorb and re-plan for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Understanding of all rigging equipment - shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.

NCCCO/NCCER Certifications

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 .

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