Utility Operator Specialist - Level 4/5

SpaceX

Starbase, TX

On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with industrial maintenance experience and a proactive mindset, comfortable with troubleshooting complex equipment and working in collaborative teams.

Best fit for

Candidates with industrial maintenance experience and a proactive approach to equipment reliability
— “ownership of equipment performance and reliability by monitoring process parameters and maintaining components”
Individuals who have worked with automated processes and control systems in plant or control room environments
— “experience working with industrial processes that utilize engines, motors, fluid piping, electrical equipment, and instrumented controls”
Professionals with a background in creating and maintaining hardware inventory systems
— “create and maintain a mature and efficient hardware inventory system – including procurement of critical spares”

Things to consider

The role requires a high level of physical capability and willingness to work at significant heights and in all shifts
— “Required to climb ladders to elevated platforms and operate man-lifts at elevations in excess of 100 feet”
U.S. citizenship or residency is a mandatory requirement due to ITAR regulations
— “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with P&ID diagrams and electrical switchgear systems in your resume and interviews
— “Familiar with mechanical equipment and systems requiring the isolation of the malfunction”
Emphasize your ability to identify early signs of equipment instability and prevent failures
— “keen eye for leading indicators of instability or malfunction”
Showcase your background in implementing operating procedures and working with cross-functional teams
— “Work with engineers and technicians to create operating procedures”
Demonstrate your hands-on skills with fluid and mechanical systems through specific examples
— “Work with engineers, technicians, and fabricators to implement fluid and mechanical designs in the field”
Include any relevant experience with lock out tag out, job hazard analysis, or hot work permitting
— “Familiar with lock out tag out, job hazard analysis, hot work permitting”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

equipment performance and reliability
process parameter monitoring
corrective actions

Typical background

4+ years of experience in control room operations, plant operations, mechanic/millwright support, instrumentation/electrical operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Industrial ProcessesTroubleshootingMaintenanceCalibrationProcess ControlOperating ProceduresHardware Inventory Management

Preferred

Water Operator LicenseWastewater Operator LicenseLock Out Tag OutJob Hazard AnalysisHot Work Permitting

Stack & domain

EngineMotorFluid PipingElectrical EquipmentInstrumented ControlsClass B Or Higher Water Operator And/or Wastewater Operator License Through TCEQ Or EquivalentIndustrial ProcessesMechanicalElectrical

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.
UTILITY OPERATOR SPECIALIST - LEVEL 4/5
SpaceX is seeking utility 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.

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)