Process Operator Specialist - Industrial Controls & Maintenance

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Process Operator Specialist for its Starbase TX facility. The role involves owning equipment performance, monitoring process parameters, and driving proactive fixes to prevent failures.

You will troubleshoot, calibrate a range of equipment including compressors, analyzers, control systems, and valves, and collaborate with engineers to implement field designs and procedures. Shift flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering tech with 2+ years automation experience.
• Or high school diploma with 4+ years in control room, plant operations, or instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify equipment and process deviations and perform corrective actions
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate process equipment including centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, gas analyzers, control systems, instrument electrical systems and process control valves
• Work with engineers, technicians, and fabricators to implement fluid and mechanical designs in the field
• Work with engineers and technicians to create operating procedures
• Coordinate across multiple disciplines to ensure that required resources are available to complete builds
• Use knowledge of systems and existing documentation like schematics and parts lists to create and maintain a mature and efficient hardware inventory system - including procurement of critical spares
• Learn and run standard operating procedures on the machinery

Skills

Process parameters & instrumentation

Reading P&ID & schematics

Lockout/Tagout & safety procedures

Electrical switchgear awareness

Mechanical equipment troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

High school diploma with 4+ years experience

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Process Operator Specialist for its Starbase TX facility. The role involves owning equipment performance, monitoring process parameters, and driving proactive fixes to prevent failures.

You will troubleshoot, calibrate a range of equipment including compressors, analyzers, control systems, and valves, and collaborate with engineers to implement field designs and procedures. Shift flexibility is required.