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SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Water Treatment Specialist - UPW & Wastewater

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBastrop, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline, or 3+ years of experience working with automated processes in control room operations, plant operations, or fluid control systems, is required.
  • Experience with process parameters and engineering units for temperature, pressure, flow, and power is preferred.
  • Ability to read and understand P&ID and schematic wiring diagrams is preferred.
  • Experience isolating malfunctions, disassembling industrial machinery, and repairing or replacing bearings, gears, and structural components is preferred.
  • Experience with lockout/tagout, job hazard analysis, and hot work permitting is preferred.
  • Proficiency with a computer and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.
  • Three or more years of hands-on experience in UPW production and/or industrial wastewater treatment is preferred; semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or electronics manufacturing experience is ideal.
  • Experience in chemical manufacturing or the oil and gas industry is preferred.
  • Knowledge of water chemistry, ion exchange, reverse osmosis/electrode ionization systems, and wastewater technologies is preferred.
  • Proficiency with water quality instrumentation and basic programmable logic controller troubleshooting is preferred.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment or wet lab is preferred.
  • Experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, or hazardous chemicals is preferred.
  • Experience using production and inventory management software such as MES/ERP is preferred.
  • Ability to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects while staying organized is preferred.
  • Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities and work independently with minimal oversight in a fast-paced work environment is preferred.
  • Current or past certification for IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, or equivalent is preferred.
  • Ability to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed is required.
  • The role may require standing for long periods; climbing ladders; bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching; lifting up to 25 pounds unassisted; working outside with hand tools; and working with objects overhead.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, troubleshoot, identify root causes, and improve ultrapure water systems, including reverse osmosis, electrode ionization, ultraviolet disinfection, and filtration.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, identify root causes, and improve wastewater treatment processes, including pH neutralization, multiple-effect vacuum and mechanical vapor recompression evaporators, clarification and precipitation, solids dewatering, advanced oxidation processes, crystallizers, and other processes such as TMF and UF.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on pumps, valves, sensors, membranes, and control systems; help define maintenance schedules and support maintenance activities.
  • Define daily water quality sampling, analysis, and data-logging requirements and the tools needed, including Hach analyzers or similar equipment.
  • Respond to alarms, investigate excursions, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and support a system availability target above 99.9%.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, environmental health and safety, 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 and chemical handling.
  • Identify equipment and process deviations and perform corrective actions.
  • Work with engineers and technicians to create operating procedures.
  • Use knowledge of systems and existing documentation, including schematics and parts lists, to create and maintain a mature and efficient hardware inventory system, including procurement of critical spares.
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities for uptime and quality.
  • Safely handle chemicals, including transporting and loading them, and operate chemical-handling equipment.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area to uphold 5S standards.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
  • Work with engineers, technicians, and fabricators to implement fluid and mechanical designs in the field.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work closely with technicians and cross-functional teams.

About the Company

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SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Starbase, Texas
Founded
2002

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