UPW & Wastewater Technician — High-Impact Water Systems

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to own UPW and wastewater processes at Starlink facilities in Bastrop, TX. You will monitor RO/EDI systems, manage wastewater treatment steps, and ensure high water quality for manufacturing of Starlink products.

You'll work with engineering and production teams to optimize water usage, implement safety protocols, and drive continuous improvement in reliability and throughput in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years hands-on technical experience or an associate's in STEM.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• 3+ years in UPW production and/or industrial wastewater treatment.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or oil/gas.
• Strong knowledge of water chemistry, RO/EDI, and wastewater tech.
• Proficiency with water quality instrumentation and PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience with MES/ERP in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read P&ID and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Experience with hazardous chemicals and LOTO safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor UPW systems including RO, EDI, UV, and filtration.
• Manage wastewater treatment processes: pH neutralization, evaporators, AOP, and solids dewatering.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on pumps, valves, sensors, and controls.
• Daily water quality sampling and data logging with Hach analyzers.
• Respond to alarms and implement corrective actions to maximize uptime.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, EHS, and engineering to optimize water use and reduce waste.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA and SpaceX safety protocols including LOTO and chemical handling.

Skills

UPW systems

Wastewater treatment

Lockout/tagout safety

Safety procedures

Data logging

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in STEM

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to own UPW and wastewater processes at Starlink facilities in Bastrop, TX. You will monitor RO/EDI systems, manage wastewater treatment steps, and ensure high water quality for manufacturing of Starlink products.

You'll work with engineering and production teams to optimize water usage, implement safety protocols, and drive continuous improvement in reliability and throughput in a fast-paced environment.