Plumber (College Station)

SpaceX
College Station, TX

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have commercial plumbing experience and the ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with commercial plumbing experience and strong mechanical aptitude
    — “Familiar with commercial building codes”
  • Individuals who can manage multiple projects and respond to emergencies quickly
    — “Keeping track of several projects' progress simultaneously via our work order system and being ready to respond quickly to emergencies”
  • Those with prior experience in pump maintenance and repair in production settings
    — “Experience performing maintenance, installs and repairs on either: air compressors, centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps, rotary pumps, and/or vacuum pumps”

Things to consider

  • Willingness to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission-critical projects is required
    — “Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects”
  • The role involves significant physical labor and exposure to high temperatures
    — “Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day”
  • U.S. citizenship or residency is required to comply with ITAR export regulations
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with OSHA standards and pressure vessel installations on your resume
    — “Install various pressure vessels to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification standards”
  • Emphasize your ability to troubleshoot systemic issues and make recommendations
    — “Perform failure assessments and make recommendations to the supervisor as required”
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for service reports
    — “Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to generate service reports”
  • Showcase your skills in reading schematics and technical instructions
    — “Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints”
  • Demonstrate experience with operating heavy machinery like forklifts and overhead cranes
    — “Ability to operate a fork lift, scissor lift, pallet jack, work truck, and overhead crane”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • installation and repair of plumbing systems
  • maintenance of facility-related plumbing systems
  • troubleshooting and service of commercial plumbing fixtures
Typical background
plumbing experiencehigh school diploma or equivalency

Skills & requirements

Required

PlumbingTroubleshootingCommercial Plumbing FixturesPressure VesselsSafety PracticesTechnical Language InterpretationMicrosoft Office

Preferred

Commercial Building CodesMechanical And Electrical KnowledgeForklift OperationPump MaintenanceAnalytical SkillsFlexibility

Stack & domain

Sewer SnakesCleaning MachineryCommercial Plumbing FixturesPressure VesselsWork Order SystemPumpsMechanical EquipmentSchematicsFailure AssessmentsSafety PracticesPressureTemperatureTroubleshootingDiagnosing Systemic ProblemsMicrosoft WordExcelOutlookTechnical InstructionsFork LiftScissor LiftPallet JackWork TruckOverhead CraneAir CompressorsCentrifugal PumpsReciprocating PumpsRotary PumpsVacuum PumpsInterpersonal SkillsWillingness To LearnFlexibilitySelf-starterAnalytical SkillsPlumbingManufacturingSafetyMechanicalElectrical

About the role

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.

PLUMBER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes

Proficient with sewer snakes/cleaning machinery

Troubleshoot and service commercial plumbing fixtures and systems

Install various pressure vessels to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification standards

Keeping track of several projects' progress simultaneously via our work order system and being ready to respond quickly to emergencies

Responsible for maintenance/repairs of all facility-related plumbing systems

Perform hands-on shop work and/or on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, and reassembly of pumps and other mechanical equipment

Interface with other departments' personnel to perform hands-on shop and/or on-site pump troubleshooting/assessment, maintenance, testing (pre/post), and/or repair of pumps, and other mechanical equipment

Ensure work and used materials comply with manufacturer specifications

Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required including completion of applicable quality

Perform failure assessments and make recommendations to the supervisor as required

Perform day to day and routine safety observations and inspections

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of plumbing experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Familiar with commercial building codes

Thorough knowledge of materials, equipment, methods, and tools of the plumber's trade

Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge

Ability to complete plumbing, preventive maintenance and any/all repairs with minimal supervision

Good interpersonal skills for daily interaction with many departments and fellow employees

Ability to operate a fork lift, scissor lift, pallet jack, work truck, and overhead crane

Experience performing maintenance, installs and repairs on either: air compressors, centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps, rotary pumps, and/or vacuum pumps

Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints

Skilled in reading technical instructions related to the trade in order to comprehend written work instructions, equipment operating instructions, and/or other documents related to the job functions

Ability to work in a manufacturing atmosphere safely and follow safety practices and regulations

Understanding of pressure, temperature, and other operating conditions and the ability to service pumps in a production environment

Analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose systemic problems

Possesses a good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and is a self-starter

Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to generate service reports and communicate within the company including skills to navigate web-based service literature and programs

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects

Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed

Stand: Up to 10 hours per day 

Sit: Up to 3 hours per day

Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day 

Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day 

Walk: Up to 6 hours per day 

Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day 

Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 3 hours per day 

Kneel/Crouch: up to 1 hour per day 

Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day 

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day 

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)

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