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Process Operator Specialist - Level 4/5

Starbase, TXFull Timelevel 4Posted 2 months ago

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Required skills

engines
motors
fluid piping
electrical equipment
instrumented controls
equipment performance
reliability
process parameters
instability
malfunction

Nice to have

Wastewater Operator license
TCEQ
engineering units
temperature
pressure
flow

Role summary

SpaceX is hiring Process Operator Specialists (Level 4/5) for its Starbase, TX facility. This role involves monitoring and maintaining industrial process equipment, including engines, motors, fluid piping, electrical systems, and controls. Responsibilities include identifying and correcting deviations, troubleshooting, maintaining and calibrating equipment, collaborating with engineers and technicians on designs and procedures, and managing hardware inventory. A degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology with 4+ years of experience in automated processes, or a high school diploma with 6+ years of experience in plant operations, mechanic support, or instrumentation/electrical operations is required. Preferred skills include water/wastewater operator licenses and familiarity with P&IDs and electrical systems.

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.

PROCESS OPERATOR SPECIALIST - LEVEL 4/5

SpaceX is seeking process operators for its Starbase, TX facility. Ideally, the operator has experience working with industrial processes that utilize engines, motors, fluid piping, electrical equipment, and instrumented controls. This position entails ownership of equipment performance and reliability by monitoring process parameters and maintaining components, with a keen eye for leading indicators of instability or malfunction, and a drive to correct those issues in advance of undesirable events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identify equipment and process deviations and perform corrective actions

Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate a variety of process equipment including centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, gas analyzers, control systems, instrument electrical systems and process control valves

Work with engineers, technicians, and fabricators to implement fluid and mechanical designs in the field

Work with engineers and technicians to create operating procedures

Coordinate across multiple disciplines to ensure that required resources are available to complete builds

Use knowledge of systems and existing documentation like schematics and parts lists to create and maintain a mature and efficient hardware inventory system – including procurement of critical spares

Learn and run standard operating procedures on the machinery

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology and 4+ years of experience working with automated processes in one of the following areas; OR a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 6+ years of experience in one of the following areas:

Control room operations

Plant operations

Mechanic/millwright support

Instrumentation/electrical operations

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Holds a Class B or higher Water Operator and/or Wastewater Operator license through TCEQ or equivalent

Basic understanding of process parameters and engineering units for temperature, pressure, flow, and power

Ability to read and understand P&ID and schematic wiring diagrams

Familiar with mechanical equipment and systems requiring the isolation of the malfunction, disassembly of industrial machinery and repair/replacement of bearings, gears, structural components

Familiar with lock out tag out, job hazard analysis, hot work permitting

Familiar with 120V, 480V, and 4160V electrical switchgear and components

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to work outside with hand tools, which includes the ability to stand, walk, climb, and work with objects overhead

Required to climb ladders to elevated platforms and operate man-lifts at elevations in excess of 100 feet

Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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