Cryogenic ASU Process Operator – Starship Propellant

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is building its first production-scale Air Separation Unit at Starbase to support Starship propulsion. As a Process Operator Specialist, you will operate cryogenic distillation systems, turboexpanders, compressors, and molecular sieve beds while monitoring process parameters and following approved procedures.

You will participate in startup/shutdown activities, troubleshoot, and uphold safety programs (LOTO, PSM).

Qualifications

• P&IDs and process more readings
• Cryogenic plant experience preferred
• Experience with industrial rotating equipment helpful
• Familiar with DCS/HMI operation
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout and PSM practices
• Familiar with 120V/480V electrical equipment
• Experience with shift operations in industrial settings
• Interest in learning thermodynamics and cryogenic processes
• Ability to isolate equipment as needed

Responsibilities

• Monitor ASU via DCS/HMI and field rounds, report deviations early
• Support plant startups/shutdowns, mode changes, and alarm responses
• Assist troubleshooting and calibration of ASU equipment
• Collect samples, log data, and escalate when conditions diverge
• Perform LOTO, PTW, JHA, and PSM activities; maintain 5S
• Learn SOPs; participate in shift pass-down and continuous improvement
• Build understanding of cryogenic thermodynamics, distillation, adsorption

Skills

P&IDs

Cryogenic plant experience

Industrial rotating equipment

DCS/HMI operation

LOTO/PSM

Electrical safety 120/480V

Shift work experience

Thermodynamics basics

Equipment isolation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SpaceX is building its first production-scale Air Separation Unit at Starbase to support Starship propulsion. As a Process Operator Specialist, you will operate cryogenic distillation systems, turboexpanders, compressors, and molecular sieve beds while monitoring process parameters and following approved procedures.

You will participate in startup/shutdown activities, troubleshoot, and uphold safety programs (LOTO, PSM).