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Millwright (Gas/Steam Turbines)

SpaceX· Launch Infrastructure - Starbase
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Starbase, TXfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Millwright role responsible for installing and aligning trailer- and skid-mounted aeroderivative gas turbines, generators, and SCR stacks for Starbase AI supercomputer power generation, including precision alignment, grouting, maintenance, and coordination with engineers and OEMs.

Responsibilities

  • Receive, inspect, and set trailer-mounted and skid-mounted gas turbines and generators
  • Perform precision alignment of turbine-to-generator couplings, including laser and dial-indicator methods, soft-foot correction, and thermal growth compensation
  • Land, level, grout, and anchor rotating equipment using hydraulic jacks, non-shrink grout, and epoxy anchors
  • Torque and control coupling and foundation hardware through each install
  • Preserve idle turbomachinery until startup, including rotor barring, space heaters, and desiccant
  • Assist OEM dry-crank and motoring of turbine packages
  • Install SCR stacks and associated mechanical equipment; work around aqueous ammonia emissions systems
  • Rig and signal crane moves of heavy rotating equipment; follow lockout/tagout and machinery-installation standards (API RP 686)
  • Execute OEM installation work packages in the field with engineers, technicians, and OEM technical advisors
  • Coordinate with other crafts to keep picks, grout pours, and alignment windows on schedule
  • Maintain installed packages and run standard operating procedures after set
  • Maintain millwright tools, hardware, and critical spares

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of hands-on millwright, rotating-equipment, or industrial machinery installation experience

Skills

Required:Large rotating machinery installation and alignmentLaser alignment and dial-indicator alignmentTurbomachinery preservationReading OEM manuals and drawings
Nice to have:API RP 686 knowledgeRiggers and crane signalingSCR and emissions equipment awarenessTeam leadership and communication
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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