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Manager, Power Generation

SpaceX· Texas - Construction Projects
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Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Lead the engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance of on-site power generation systems at the Bastrop manufacturing site to ensure uninterrupted, reliable power for 24/7 mission-critical manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel responsible for the reliable operation of sitewide power generation infrastructure.
  • Own end-to-end performance of power generation systems, including: Gas-fired turbines (simple-cycle and/or combined-cycle; aeroderivative or industrial frame), generators, and balance-of-plant; Natural gas fuel systems (supply, metering, conditioning, and safety systems); Electrical interconnection (high-voltage switchgear, transformers, protective relaying, grid interconnection, and islanding/black-start capability); Emissions control, auxiliary systems, and backup/emergency generation.
  • Lead procurement and construction activities for power generation equipment and infrastructure, including specification development, vendor/OEM selection, contract management, construction oversight, and delivery to support aggressive site schedules.
  • Drive strategic planning, capital project execution, and expansion of generation capacity to match aggressive manufacturing ramp-up schedules, including new system design reviews, commissioning, and integration with site electrical distribution.
  • Establish and continuously improve preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs for turbines, generators, and balance-of-plant to achieve world-class uptime and minimal unplanned downtime.
  • Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations, air permitting, emissions monitoring, and SpaceX internal standards.
  • Manage operating budgets, fuel and generation cost forecasting, efficiency initiatives, and vendor/OEM/service contracts (including long-term service agreements).
  • Foster a culture of ownership, rapid iteration, and first-principles problem solving within the power generation team while maintaining rigorous safety standards in high-hazard industrial environments.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other engineering discipline.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in power generation engineering, operations, or construction within large industrial or utility facilities.
  • 4+ years of direct people leadership experience managing engineers, operators, and technicians in 24/7 operational environments.

Skills

Required:Gas-fired turbines and associated power generation systemsGas turbine operations, OEM control systems, performance, emissions, and reliability
Nice to have:Natural gas infrastructure and fuel systemsProject management for multi-million-dollar capital projectsReading/creating P&IDs, single-line drawings, heat balances, equipment specs
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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