Sr. Lift Master (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.

SR. LIFT MASTER (STARSHIP)

The Sr. Lift Master supports SpaceX's Starship program by providing direct oversight for pad and infrastructure builds, advising on heavy equipment procurement strategies, developing lift plans, and acting as lift director for critical operations to ensure efficient and safe lifting capabilities. They also lead training for operators, monitor contractor performance, conduct safety briefings and audits, and drive continuous improvements in operations to foster a safety-first culture. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct support for Starship pad and infrastructure build


• Support the overall leadership team with inputs for strategic planning for efficient critical lifting operations


• Advise SpaceX asset procurement strategy for heavy equipment to ensure the required capability and capacity are available based on the required work scope per site


• Support overall leadership team on hiring and developing talent for heavy equipment operators, including the execution of operator training on requests


• Write and implement lift plans and critical lifts plans as well as act as lift manager for heavy crane lifts, when required.


• Perform signatory duties for Lift Director or Competent Person on a Critical Lift Form


• Monitor and improve operations, ensuring a safe work environment – with the goal of zero OSHA recordables annually. Conduct regular safety walks, address safety issues, and promote safety policies


• Oversee safety briefings prior to performing critical/high consequence operations and support safety first culture. 


• Recommend and support routine and non-routine audits of crane operations by EHS across the launch organization


• Review/approve proposals and manage crane POs


• Develop Contract Labor strategy and monitor contractor performance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate


• 5+ years of experience as a lift director


• 10+ years of experience as a certified advanced rigger 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Industry leader in crane operations, rigging equipment and their applications


• Experience with equipment and direct labor contract negotiation


• Experience leading safety briefings for critical/high consequence operations


• Experience with preventative maintenance of equipment as well as equipment installations


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


• Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment and write lift plans


• Strong working knowledge of lifting signals and communications


• Strong working knowledge of operating and inspecting heavy equipment


• Organized and self-driven capable of working independently with little direction


• Demonstrate innovative and futuristic thinking to drive continuous improvement


• Able to multi-task and be detail oriented while also working within time constraints and deadlines 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations when requested


• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required


• Willing to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches


• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day


• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day


• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day


• Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day


• Walk: Up to 10 hours per day


• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day


• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day


• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day


• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day


• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day


• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.

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.

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