Power Plant & Turbomachinery Maintenance Technician

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX's Starbase, TX facility seeks a Power Plant Maintenance Specialist to monitor and maintain gas/steam turbines, compressors, and control systems. You will own equipment performance, perform corrective actions, and work with engineers and technicians on installations and procedures.

The role requires hands-on mechanical or electrical experience, willingness to climb, and flexible schedules. SpaceX offers equal opportunity employment and a path to advancing in a high-tech aerospace

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology plus 2+ years in automated processes or a high school diploma with 4+ years in plant operations.
• Experience with control room operations, plant operations, or instrumentation/electrical operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify equipment and process deviations and perform corrective actions
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate process equipment including compressors, gas analyzers, control systems and valves
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and fabricators to implement fluid and mechanical designs
• Create operating procedures with engineers and technicians
• Coordinate resources across disciplines to complete builds
• Create and maintain a mature hardware inventory system including procuring spares
• Learn and run standard operating procedures on machinery

Skills

P&ID reading

Electrical safety

Lockout/Tagout

Measurement instruments

Education

Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology

High school diploma + 4+ years plant/maintenance experience

Job description

SpaceX's Starbase, TX facility seeks a Power Plant Maintenance Specialist to monitor and maintain gas/steam turbines, compressors, and control systems. You will own equipment performance, perform corrective actions, and work with engineers and technicians on installations and procedures.

The role requires hands-on mechanical or electrical experience, willingness to climb, and flexible schedules. SpaceX offers equal opportunity employment and a path to advancing in a high-tech aerospace