Facilities Technician, Mechanical

SpaceX

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Bastrop, TX
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Facilities Technician, Mechanical

Facilities Technician, Mechanical (Starlink) joins the Starlink team to maintain critical infrastructure and support systems for the satellite constellation's ground operations. This role involves maintaining and repairing HVAC equipment, including air handlers, chilled water systems, and cooling towers, while performing ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, and refrigerant management. The technician will also install and repair plumbing, piping, and drainage systems according to codes. Daily tasks include troubleshooting mechanical components, conducting safety inspections, fabricating parts with hand tools, and managing electronic work tickets via internal systems. Required skills include proficiency in HVAC, pneumatic principles, and rotating machinery, alongside the ability to interpret technical schematics and blueprints. The role requires operating heavy equipment like forklifts and boom lifts while ensuring all facility operations remain in peak condition to prevent service interruptions for customers and employees.

What you'll do

  • Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment including air handlers, chilled water systems, and cooling towers.
  • Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, and the evacuation and charging of various refrigerants.
  • Install and maintain piping, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to plumbing codes.
  • Troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, and test pumps and other mechanical equipment in shop or on-site environments.
  • Fabricate and adjust mechanical parts using hand and machine tools for repairs and upgrades.
  • Interpret technical schematics and blueprints to perform assembly, repair, and reassembly of systems.
  • Conduct failure assessments and daily safety inspections to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
  • Manage and resolve electronic work tickets while tracking maintenance status for critical facilities.

What we're looking for

  • High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
  • 3+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, or electrical systems.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.
  • Technical certification, journeyman, or master in HVAC, Mechanical, Plumbing, or Electrical Systems (preferred).
  • Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipe fittings, and rotating machinery (preferred).
  • Experience with high-pressure/flammable gases, HEPA filters, AHU systems, and commercial building codes (preferred).
  • Ability to read technical schematics, blueprints, and use Microsoft Office suite for reporting (preferred).
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment like forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.

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