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Water Treatment Technician, UPW & Wastewater (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Production Bastrop - PCB Operations
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Hybrid (Bastrop, TX)full-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Water Treatment Technician for Starlink at SpaceX, focused on UPW/RO/EDI systems and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) water treatment facilities supporting PCB operations and chip packaging. Responsible for operation, maintenance, process monitoring, safety, and continuous improvement to ensure high-quality water and optimal production uptime for Starlink manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor UPW (ultrapure water) systems, including reverse osmosis (RO), electrodeionization (EDI), UV disinfection, and filtration
  • Manage wastewater treatment processes, including pH neutralization, evaporators, clarification/precipitation and solids dewatering, AOP, crystallizers, and other processes (TMF, UF, etc.)
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on pumps, valves, sensors, membranes, and control systems
  • Conduct daily water quality sampling, analysis (e.g., TOC, silica, metals, conductivity), and data logging using tools like Hach analyzers or similar
  • Respond to alarms, investigate excursions, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime (target: >99.9% system availability)
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, EHS, and engineering teams to optimize water usage, reduce waste, and implement sustainability initiatives
  • Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and SpaceX safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and chemical handling
  • Execute startup and shutdown procedures for production equipment
  • Identify equipment and process deviations and perform corrective actions
  • Work with engineers and technicians to create operating procedures
  • Create and maintain a mature hardware inventory system and procure critical spares
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities for uptime and quality
  • Safely handle chemicals and chemical handling equipment
  • Read, interpret, and follow technical documents such as manufacturing work instructions
  • Ensure 5S standards in the work area
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school degree or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of experience in a hands-on technical position OR an associate’s degree in a STEM field

Skills

Required:UPW system operationWastewater treatment processesWater quality analysisSafety compliance
Nice to have:Mechanical/controls troubleshootingDocumentation and SOPsInventory and procurement

Benefits

  • (Not explicitly listed in the provided description)
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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