Manager, Facilities Operations - Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Facilities, Workplace & Physical OperationsExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Cross-functional collaboration","Technical excellence","Accountability","Innovation"]

Lead day-to-day operations of the central utility plant, gas farm, chemical systems, and wastewater treatment infrastructure supporting 24/7 solar cell manufacturing. Oversee high-purity gas/chemical procurement and distribution, manage critical building and environmental systems to maintain cleanroom conditions, and implement preventative maintenance, safety training, and emergency response plans. Manage and develop a team of facility technicians, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and drive uptime, cost, environmental compliance, and production yield improvements.

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Manager, Facilities Operations - Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Lead day-to-day operations of the central utility plant, gas farm, chemical systems, and wastewater treatment infrastructure supporting 24/7 solar cell manufacturing. Oversee high-purity gas/chemical procurement and distribution, manage critical building and environmental systems to maintain cleanroom conditions, and implement preventative maintenance, safety training, and emergency response plans. Manage and develop a team of facility technicians, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and drive uptime, cost, environmental compliance, and production yield improvements.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Facilities, Workplace & Physical Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead daily operations of the central utility plant, gas farm, chemical systems, and wastewater treatment infrastructure enabling 24/7 solar cell manufacturing.
  • •Oversee procurement, storage, distribution, and delivery of high-purity gas and chemicals while minimizing waste and ensuring uninterrupted production supply.
  • •Manage building and environmental systems (HVAC, power distribution, plumbing, exhaust) to maintain precise cleanroom conditions for space-grade solar cells.
  • •Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules, operational procedures, safety training, and emergency response plans to ensure facility uptime and risk mitigation.
  • •Lead and develop a team of facility technicians/operators and collaborate with Production, Machine Maintenance, and EHS to troubleshoot issues and support factory expansion.
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM discipline, or 5+ years leading facilities/utilities operations.
  • •3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/operations environment.
  • •2+ years of experience in a leadership position.
  • •Experience managing central utility plants and/or gas/chemical systems and general facilities.
  • •Experience managing and ensuring uptime for facility and infrastructure operations.
Experience:5+ yearsManufacturingIndustrial operations
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCross-functional collaborationTechnical excellenceAccountabilityInnovation
Tech Stack:SCADAPLCIndustrial automationHVACPower distributionWastewater treatmentPneumatic systems

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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