Fleet maintenance professionals with cryogenic system experience and leadership potential will find this mission-critical role at Starbase, TX, highly aligned with their background.
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Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse
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.
FUELING FACILITIES TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP)
The Fueling Facilities Technician is a highly skilled and respected professional responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency of fueling systems supporting Starship fleet operations. This role supports the Starship fleet maintenance team across a variety of fleet assets, including vehicles, heavy equipment, ground support equipment, generators, and related fuel storage and transfer systems. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership, and coordination across multiple teams to ensure mission-critical operations are executed flawlessly. The technician is a proactive leader who drives safety, mentors team members, and implements innovative solutions to enhance team performance and system reliability. SpaceX doesn’t shut down production for maintenance, and instead, we find ways to predict failures and perform the maintenance without interrupting production. This role will require direct work with the engineers and technicians who design and build unique machines and perform risk analysis together to map out the maintenance strategy and find the best condition monitoring systems to monitor the performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair fueling systems, pumps, dispensers, filtration, and transfer equipment across a variety of fleet assets, ensuring team proficiency in these areas
Implementing process improvements and physical upgrades to improve reliability of fueling operations
Execute fueling, defueling, and emergency procedures for fleet vehicles, ground support equipment, and related systems
Create basic and complex work orders from scratch for fueling assemblies and support equipment
Provide preventative and corrective maintenance on fuel storage, transfer, filtration, and dispensing systems
Develop complex rework work order dispositions, including custom hardware installs without design references and functional/leak checks post-rework
Drive fuel trucks, forklifts, and other company equipment
Design and create specialized tooling to complete projects or tasks
Trains and mentors the operations team to ensure fleet operators are capable of self-diagnosing, troubleshooting, and performing common fueling and repair tasks
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of experience with fueling operations, fuel system service, or fleet maintenance
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment
Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
Work in compliance with the applicable SpaceX and industry standards and regulations
Understanding of hazardous materials handling, fuel quality control, and spill prevention best practices
Read and interpret engineering work instructions/drawings and verify that fueling, transfer, and loading/unloading processes are carried out successfully and in accordance with the fueling plan
Proven track record in high-pressure, mission-critical environments
5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
Experience with CAD and/or mechanical design
Experience operating a forklift, fuel truck, and other related fleet equipment
Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings
Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)
Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
Analytic thinker who gets to the root of problems and comes up with permanent solutions to remedy issues
Experience in aerospace maintenance, fleet fueling, cryogenic or hazardous commodity transfer, or vehicle assembly operations
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to stand for extended periods (8 hours min)
Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
Willing to travel up to 25%
Must be available for all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted and working at heights
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.
Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)