Senior Process Operator: Industrial Systems & Field Reliability

Future Ventures; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Process Operator Specialist - Level 4/5 for the Starbase, TX facility. The role will own equipment performance, monitor process parameters, and coordinate with engineers and technicians to ensure reliable operation of engines, compressors, and control systems.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree in mechanical/electrical engineering technology with 4+ years of experience, or a high school diploma with 6+ years in relevant operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology with 4+ years in automated processes, or a high school diploma with 6+ years in one of the listed areas.
• Experience in control room operations, plant operations, or instrumentation/electrical operations.
• Willing and able to work outside with hand tools, including climbing ladders and elevated platforms.

Responsibilities

• Identify equipment and process deviations and perform corrective actions
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate a variety of 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

P&ID comprehension

Schematic reading

Mechanical systems knowledge

Lockout/Tagout experience

Hot work permitting

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology

High school diploma or equivalency certificate with 6+ years experience

Tools

Gas analyzers

Control systems

Instrumentation

Process control valves

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Process Operator Specialist - Level 4/5 for the Starbase, TX facility. The role will own equipment performance, monitor process parameters, and coordinate with engineers and technicians to ensure reliable operation of engines, compressors, and control systems.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree in mechanical/electrical engineering technology with 4+ years of experience, or a high school diploma with 6+ years in relevant operations.