Plumber (College Station)

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

Job summary

SpaceX is actively seeking a skilled plumber to install, repair, and maintain plumbing and fluid-handling systems across our Texas facilities. You will read schematics, service pumps and pressure vessels, and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of plumbing experience, familiarity with building codes, and the ability to travel to SpaceX sites. Overtime and varied shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Familiar with commercial building codes.
• Solid mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Strong communication with multiple departments.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Commitment to safety and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and repair plumbing systems per codes.
• Operate sewer snakes and cleaning machinery.
• Troubleshoot commercial plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Install pressure vessels per OSHA standards.
• Track progress across projects and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain and repair facility plumbing systems.
• Perform hands-on shop work and pump servicing.
• Interface with other departments for pump troubleshooting and repair.
• Ensure materials meet manufacturer specs.
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly and repair.
• Perform failure assessments and advise supervisor.
• Conduct daily safety observations.

Skills

Commercial building codes familiarity

Mechanical and electrical knowledge

Interdepartmental communication

Read/interpret schematics

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

PLUMBER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes
• Proficient with sewer snakes/cleaning machinery
• Troubleshoot and service commercial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Install various pressure vessels to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification standards
• Keeping track of several projects' progress simultaneously via our work order system and being ready to respond quickly to emergencies
• Responsible for maintenance/repairs of all facility-related plumbing systems
• Perform hands-on shop work and/or on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, and reassembly of pumps and other mechanical equipment
• Interface with other departments' personnel to perform hands-on shop and/or on-site pump troubleshooting/assessment, maintenance, testing (pre/post), and/or repair of pumps, and other mechanical equipment
• Ensure work and used materials comply with manufacturer specifications
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required including completion of applicable quality
• Perform failure assessments and make recommendations to the supervisor as required
• Perform day to day and routine safety observations and inspections

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of plumbing experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiar with commercial building codes
• Thorough knowledge of materials, equipment, methods, and tools of the plumber's trade
• 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 either: air compressors, centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps, rotary pumps, and/or vacuum pumps
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints
• Skilled in reading technical instructions related to the trade in order to comprehend written work instructions, equipment operating instructions, and/or other documents related to the job functions
• Ability to work in a manufacturing atmosphere safely and follow safety practices and regulations
• Understanding of pressure, temperature, and other operating conditions and the ability to service pumps in a production environment
• Analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose systemic problems
• Possesses a good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and is a self-starter
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to generate service reports and communicate within the company including skills to navigate web-based service literature and programs

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
• Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 3 hoursper day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
• Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 3 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: up to 1 hour per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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