# Operations & Maintenance Manager (Power Plant) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Starbase, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-27
- Apply by: 2026-12-11
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8907751002?gh_jid=8907751002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-operations-and-maintenance-manager-power-plant/

## About the role

SpaceX is seeking an experienced Operations and Maintenance Manager to lead the operation, maintenance, and long-term reliability of power generation infrastructure supporting the Starbase supercomputer. This role is responsible for building and leading the teams that keep critical power systems online, spanning gas turbines, generators, mechanical and electrical balance-of-plant, controls, and supporting utilities. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 5+ years of professional experience in power plant operations, maintenance, or engineering, including direct experience with gas turbine or combined-cycle power generation
- 3+ years of experience leading power plant operations and/or maintenance teams
- Demonstrated experience managing plant reliability, equipment maintenance, and operational performance
- Must be able to work onsite at Starbase, TX
- Must be available to provide on-call support for critical plant events and work extended hours or weekends as operational needs require

Tags: High Power Engineering

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