Process Operator Specialist

SpaceX

Starbase, TX

On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on experience with industrial machinery and process control systems.

Best fit for

Candidates with hands-on experience in plant operations and fluid/mechanical systems maintenance
— “experience working with industrial processes that utilize engines, motors, fluid piping, electrical equipment, and instrumented controls”
Individuals who have worked with instrumentation and electrical systems in a manufacturing or industrial setting
— “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”
Candidates with a background in creating and maintaining hardware inventory systems and procuring critical spares
— “create and maintain a mature and efficient hardware inventory system – including procurement of critical spares”

Things to consider

This role requires physical work at significant heights and in outdoor environments
— “Required to climb ladders to elevated platforms and operate man-lifts at elevations in excess of 100 feet”
Flexibility in work hours, including nights, weekends, and rotating schedules, is essential
— “Flexible schedule, which could include days or nights and also weekends”
U.S. citizenship or residency is a strict requirement due to ITAR regulations
— “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)”

How to stand out

Emphasize your ability to interpret P&ID and schematic wiring diagrams in your resume and interview responses
— “Ability to read and understand P&ID and schematic wiring diagrams”
Showcase your expertise in lock out tag out and job hazard analysis procedures
— “Familiar with lock out tag out, job hazard analysis, hot work permitting”
Demonstrate your ability to coordinate across disciplines and manage resources effectively
— “Coordinate across multiple disciplines to ensure that required resources are available to complete builds”
Demonstrate experience with high-voltage electrical systems in your technical background
— “Familiar with 120V, 480V, and 4160V electrical switchgear and components”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

equipment reliability
process stability

Typical background

industrial operationsmechanical/electrical engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Process OperationsTroubleshootingCalibrationMaintenanceSafety Protocols

Preferred

Electrical Engineering

Stack & domain

Industrial ProcessesEnginesMotorsFluid PipingElectrical EquipmentInstrumented ControlsTroubleshootingMaintenanceCalibrationProcess EquipmentCentrifugal And Reciprocating CompressorsGas AnalyzersControl SystemsInstrument Electrical SystemsProcess Control ValvesFluid And Mechanical DesignsOperating ProceduresHardware Inventory SystemProcurementP&IDSchematic Wiring DiagramsLock Out Tag OutJob Hazard AnalysisHot Work PermittingElectrical SwitchgearHand ToolsLaddersMan-liftsProblem SolvingTeamworkCommunicationAdaptabilitySafetyResponsibilityInitiativeManufacturingEngineeringOperations

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.
PROCESS OPERATOR SPECIALIST
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 2+ years of experience working with automated processes in one of the following areas OR a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 4+ years of experience in one of the following areas:
Control room operations
Plant operations
Mechanic/millwright support
Instrumentation/electrical operations
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
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
Flexible schedule, which could include days or nights and also weekends
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)