Cryogenic ASU Process Operator – Night Shift (Starship)

SpaceX; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is building its first large-scale Air Separation Unit at Starbase. The Process Operator Specialist will run cryogenic distillation, turboexpanders, and LOX production, while coordinating with engineers and technicians to ensure safe, efficient operations on a night shift.

You will start up and shut down processes, execute procedures, collect and log data, and continuously improve plant reliability and product purity in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 6+ years in industrial plant ops with air separation experience.
• Experience operating automated industrial processes and LO/TO procedures.
• Familiarity with cryogenic process equipment and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ASU controls and perform field rounds to catch deviations early.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate critical ASU equipment and instruments.
• Start up/shut down plants and respond to abnormal situations per procedures.
• Collect samples, log data, and report deviations promptly.
• Work with engineers and technicians to implement design improvements.
• Develop updated operating procedures and checklists grounded in first principles.
• Perform LOTO, permit-to-work, and PSM activities with discipline.
• Maintain 5S standards and visual management for a clean, organized area.

Skills

Cryogenic plant

Industrial gas facility

Rotating equipment

DCS/HMI experience

Lockout/Tagout

PSM practices

Electrical 480V

Shift work

Thermodynamics basics

First principles

Education

Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or process engineering technology

Tools

Honeywell

Siemens

Rockwell

Job description

SpaceX is building its first large-scale Air Separation Unit at Starbase. The Process Operator Specialist will run cryogenic distillation, turboexpanders, and LOX production, while coordinating with engineers and technicians to ensure safe, efficient operations on a night shift.

You will start up and shut down processes, execute procedures, collect and log data, and continuously improve plant reliability and product purity in a high-stakes environment.