Millwright – Gas Turbines & Generators (Field Installations)

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is constructing on-site power generation at Starbase to power the AI supercomputer. The Millwright (Gas/Steam Turbines) installs trailer- and skid-mounted aeroderivative gas turbines, generators, and SCR stacks, aligning, grouting, and commissioning them in the field.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of rotating equipment installation experience, ability to read installation manuals, and a proven track record with large machinery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of hands-on millwright, rotating-equipment, or industrial machinery installation experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and set trailer-mounted and skid-mounted gas turbines and generators
• Perform precision alignment of turbine-to-generator couplings, including laser and dial-indicator methods, soft-foot correction, and thermal growth compensation
• Land, level, grout, and anchor rotating equipment using hydraulic jacks, non-shrink grout, and epoxy anchors
• Torque and control coupling and foundation hardware through each install
• Preserve idle turbomachinery until startup, including rotor barring, space heaters, and desiccant
• Install SCR stacks and associated mechanical equipment; work around aqueous ammonia emissions systems
• Rig and signal crane moves of heavy rotating equipment; follow lockout/tagout and machinery-installation standards (API RP 686)
• Execute OEM installation work packages in the field with engineers, technicians, and OEM technical advisors
• Coordinate with other crafts to keep picks, grout pours, and alignment windows on schedule
• Maintain installed packages and run standard operating procedures after set
• Maintain millwright tools, hardware, and critical spares

Skills

Gas turbine installation

Laser alignment

Rotating equipment handling

Team coordination

Rigging and signaling (NCCCO/NCCER)

Field installation under API RP 686

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman millwright card, NCCER millwright, or equivalent

NCCER millwright certification

Tools

Hydraulic jacks

Non-shrink grout

Epoxy anchors

Sole plates

Job description

SpaceX is constructing on-site power generation at Starbase to power the AI supercomputer. The Millwright (Gas/Steam Turbines) installs trailer- and skid-mounted aeroderivative gas turbines, generators, and SCR stacks, aligning, grouting, and commissioning them in the field.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of rotating equipment installation experience, ability to read installation manuals, and a proven track record with large machinery.