Industrial Plumbing & Pump Systems Technician

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Brownsville, TX is seeking a Plumber with strong experience in commercial plumbing and pump systems. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes, fittings, and associated equipment while adhering to plumbing codes and OSHA standards.

You will troubleshoot complex plumbing fixtures, read schematics, and perform preventive maintenance with minimal supervision. The position requires safety awareness and the ability to work across multiple shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of plumbing experience.
• Familiar with commercial building codes.
• Active Journeyman license.
• Thorough knowledge of materials, equipment, methods, and tools of the plumber's trade.
• Proficient with sewer snakes/cleaning machinery.
• 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 pumps and related equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, and Outlook to generate service reports.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Troubleshoot and service commercial plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Install pressure vessels to OSHA certification standards.
• Manage multiple projects and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Maintain/repair all facility plumbing systems.
• Perform hands-on shop work and on-site pump service and repair.
• Coordinate with other departments for pump troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ensure materials meet manufacturer specifications.
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly and repair, including quality checks.
• Perform failure assessments and report findings to supervisor.
• Conduct safety observations and inspections daily.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Journeyman license

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Fork lift

Scissor lift

Pallet jack

Overhead crane

Job description

SpaceX in Brownsville, TX is seeking a Plumber with strong experience in commercial plumbing and pump systems. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes, fittings, and associated equipment while adhering to plumbing codes and OSHA standards.

You will troubleshoot complex plumbing fixtures, read schematics, and perform preventive maintenance with minimal supervision. The position requires safety awareness and the ability to work across multiple shifts as needed.