Industrial Power Plant Reliability Technician

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Starbase, TX seeks a Power Plant Maintenance Specialist to own equipment performance by monitoring process parameters and maintaining components across turbine, compressor, and control systems. The role requires troubleshooting, calibration, and working with engineers to implement designs in the field.

Applicants should have 2+ years in automated processes or 4+ years with a related background, and be able to work outdoors, climb ladders, and operate at elevations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology with 2+ years of experience in automated processes in one of: control room operations, plant operations, mechanic/millwright support, instrumentation/electrical operations.
• Or high school diploma with 4+ years of experience in control room operations, plant operations, mechanic/millwright support, or instrumentation/electrical operations.

Responsibilities

• Identify equipment and process deviations and perform corrective actions
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate a variety of process equipment including compressors, gas analyzers, control systems and valves
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to implement fluid and mechanical designs in the field
• Assist in creating operating procedures with engineers and technicians
• Coordinate across disciplines to ensure resources for builds are available
• Develop and maintain a mature hardware inventory system including procurement of critical spares
• Learn and run standard operating procedures on the machinery

Skills

Process understanding

P&ID reading

Mechanical equipment familiarity

Lock out tag out

Electrical switchgear knowledge

Education

Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology

4+ years in control room/plant operations/instrumentationElectrical operations

Job description

SpaceX in Starbase, TX seeks a Power Plant Maintenance Specialist to own equipment performance by monitoring process parameters and maintaining components across turbine, compressor, and control systems. The role requires troubleshooting, calibration, and working with engineers to implement designs in the field.

Applicants should have 2+ years in automated processes or 4+ years with a related background, and be able to work outdoors, climb ladders, and operate at elevations.