Manager, Facilities Operations - Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

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TL;DR · Manager, Facilities Operations - Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

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The Facility Operations Manager role at SpaceX’s solar cell factory in Bastrop, TX, is a senior-level position responsible for overseeing the central utility plant and critical infrastructure systems that support 24/7 high-volume manufacturing. Daily tasks include managing gas farms, chemical distribution, HVAC, power distribution, and wastewater treatment while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in SCADA systems, PLC programming, and industrial automation, along with a background in engineering or STEM fields and leadership roles in manufacturing environments. This role offers the chance to build and shape operations from the ground up for SpaceX’s ambitious AI data center project in orbit.

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SCADA PLC programming Six Sigma HVAC Electrical systems Pneumatic systems Environmental permitting Wastewater treatment Sustainability initiatives OSHA compliance EPA compliance NFPA standards Solar cell production support systems Pyrophoric gases Toxic chemicals Industrial automation

What you'll do

  • Lead daily operations of the central utility plant and infrastructure systems for 24/7 solar cell manufacturing.
  • Oversee procurement, storage, distribution, and delivery of high-purity gases and chemicals to production lines.
  • Manage critical building and environmental systems to maintain precise cleanroom conditions required for space-grade solar cells.
  • Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules and emergency response plans to ensure facility uptime.
  • Track and optimize key performance metrics including system uptime, utility costs, and impact on production yield.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM discipline; OR 5+ years of experience leading facilities/utilities operations
  • 3+ years of manufacturing/operations environment experience and 2+ years in a leadership position
  • Experience managing central utility plants, gas/chemical systems, and general facilities
  • Strong knowledge of central utility plants, gas farms, chemical distribution, and building systems (HVAC, electrical, pneumatic)
  • Expertise in SCADA systems, PLC programming, industrial automation for facility control, and process improvement methodologies

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