Crane and Heavy Equipment Specialist

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.

CRANE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

The Crane and Heavy Equipment Specialist is a highly skilled and respected professional responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency of complex lifting and heavy equipment systems, including cranes, heavy lifting equipment, and related support systems. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership, and coordination across multiple teams to ensure mission-critical operations are executed flawlessly. The specialist is a proactive leader who drives safety, mentors team members, and implements innovative solutions to enhance team performance and system reliability. SpaceX doesn’t shut down production for maintenance, and instead, we find ways to predict failures and perform the maintenance without interrupting production. This role will require direct work with the engineers and technicians who design and build unique machines and perform risk analysis together to map out the maintenance strategy and find the best condition monitoring systems to monitor the performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair cranes and heavy equipment, ensuring team proficiency in these areas
• Implementing process improvements and physical upgrades to improve reliability
• Execute maintenance and emergency procedures for lifting and heavy equipment systems
• Create basic and complex work orders from scratch for assemblies
• Provide preventative and corrective maintenance on various complex lifting and heavy equipment systems
• Develop complex rework work order dispositions, including custom hardware installs without design references and functional/leak checks post-rework
• Drive forklifts and other company equipment
• Design and create specialized tooling to complete projects or tasks
• Trains and mentors the operations team to ensure equipment operators are capable of self-diagnosing, troubleshooting, and performing common repairs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience with crane and heavy equipment service and maintenance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• Work in compliance with the applicable SpaceX and industry standards and regulations