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Utility Operator Specialist - Level 4/5

SpaceX· Launch Infrastructure - Starbase
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Starbase, TXfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Utility operator role at SpaceX Starbase, TX focusing on monitoring and maintaining industrial process equipment, with emphasis on reliability, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology and 4+ years of experience working with automated processes in one of the following areas; OR a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 6+ years of experience in one of the following areas: - Control room operations - Plant operations - Mechanic/millwright support - Instrumentation/electrical operations

Skills

Required:Association degree / alternative experience requirementsTroubleshooting and maintenance
Nice to have:Reading schematics and P&ID diagrams
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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