Process Operator Specialist - Level 4/5

Starbase, TXfull time

On Site

mid

H1B: no

SpaceX Process Operator Specialist at SpaceX Starbase, TX, responsible for monitoring and maintaining industrial process equipment to ensure performance and reliability. This role involves troubleshooting, calibrating equipment, and coordinating with engineers and technicians to implement designs and operating procedures.

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

Qualification

Control room operationsPlant operationsMechanic/millwright supportInstrumentation/electrical operationsFamiliar with lock out tag outFamiliar with 120VADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required

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

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