Senior Utility Operator - Process & Equipment Reliability

Spacex; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Utility Operator Specialist for its Starbase, TX facility. The role oversees equipment performance, monitors process parameters, and ensures reliability with proactive maintenance.

Experience with engines, pumps, piping, electrical gear, and instrumented controls is preferred. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, calibration, cross-discipline coordination, and maintaining spare parts inventories while developing procedures with engineers.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of automated process experience in plant operations or control room operations.
• Experience with compressors, gas analyzers, control systems, instrumentation and valves.
• Familiarity reading P&ID and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Identify equipment deviations and perform corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate process equipment including compressors, analyzers, control systems, valves.
• Work with engineers/technicians to implement fluid/mechanical designs in the field.
• Create operating procedures with engineers.
• Coordinate across disciplines to secure resources for builds.
• Maintain hardware inventory and procure critical spares.
• Learn and run standard operating procedures on machinery.

Skills

Water/Wastewater license (Class B+)

Process parameters understanding

P&ID & schematic reading

Lockout/Tagout procedures

120V/480V/4160V electrical systems

Education

Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology

High school diploma with 6+ years in trade/operations

Job description

SpaceX seeks a Utility Operator Specialist for its Starbase, TX facility. The role oversees equipment performance, monitors process parameters, and ensures reliability with proactive maintenance.

Experience with engines, pumps, piping, electrical gear, and instrumented controls is preferred. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, calibration, cross-discipline coordination, and maintaining spare parts inventories while developing procedures with engineers.