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SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Water Treatment Technician - UPW & Wastewater

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school degree or equivalency certificate, or an associate’s degree in a STEM field.
  • At least 2 years of experience working in a hands-on technical position, or an associate’s degree in a STEM field.
  • Be open to working all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
  • Be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and walk and stand for long periods.
  • Be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents.
  • Be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment for a laboratory and electro-chemical manufacturing environment.
  • Be comfortable climbing ladders and performing physical tasks including grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces.
  • Meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
  • Use a computer and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiently.
  • Have 3 or more years of hands-on experience in ultrapure water production and/or industrial wastewater treatment; semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or electronics manufacturing experience is ideal.
  • Have experience in the chemical manufacturing or oil and gas industry.
  • Have strong knowledge of water chemistry, ion exchange, reverse osmosis/electrodeionization systems, and wastewater technologies.
  • Have proficiency with water-quality instrumentation and basic programmable logic controller troubleshooting.
  • Have experience working in a manufacturing environment or wet laboratory.
  • Have experience with process parameters and engineering units for temperature, pressure, flow, and power.
  • Be able to read and understand piping and instrumentation diagrams and schematic wiring diagrams.
  • Have experience with mechanical equipment and systems, including isolating malfunctions, disassembling industrial machinery, and repairing or replacing bearings, gears, and structural components.
  • Have experience with lockout/tagout, job hazard analysis, and hot-work permitting.
  • Have experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, or hazardous chemicals.
  • Have experience using production and inventory management software such as manufacturing execution systems or enterprise resource planning software.
  • Have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work closely with technicians and cross-functional teams.
  • Be able to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects while staying organized.
  • Be able to rapidly change roles or responsibilities, work independently, and operate with minimal oversight in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Have a current or past certification for IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor ultrapure water systems, including reverse osmosis, electrodeionization, ultraviolet disinfection, and filtration.
  • Manage 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 ultrafiltration.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on pumps, valves, sensors, membranes, and control systems.
  • Conduct daily water-quality sampling and analysis, including total organic carbon, silica, metals, and conductivity, and log data using Hach analyzers or similar tools.
  • 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.
  • Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and SpaceX safety protocols, including lockout/tagout 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.
  • Use system knowledge and documentation such as schematics and parts lists to create and maintain an efficient hardware inventory system, including procuring critical spares.
  • Identify continuous-improvement opportunities for uptime and quality.
  • Safely handle chemicals, including transporting and loading them, and operate chemical-handling equipment.
  • Read, interpret, and follow technical documents such as manufacturing work instructions.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • The initial work schedule will be 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and will evolve as production line bring-up progresses. Final schedules are A shift: 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday; B shift: 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday; C shift: 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday; or D shift: 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday.

About the Company

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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